1h 21min, apr 12, 1861 y - The battle of Fort Sutmer begins
Description:
The Battle of Fort Sumter was the bombardment of Fort Sumter near Charleston, South Carolina by the Confederate States Army, and the return gunfire and subsequent surrender by the United States Army that started the American Civil War. Link:Added to timeline:
Date:
1h 21min, apr 12, 1861 y
Now
~ 165 years ago