apr 12, 1861 - Fort Sumter
Description:
When President Abraham Lincoln announced plans to resupply the fort, Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard bombarded Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, kicking off the Battle of Fort Sumter. After a 34-hour exchange of artillery fire, Anderson and 86 soldiers surrendered the fort on April 13.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 12, 1861
Now
~ 165 years ago