jul 21, 1861 - July 21, 1861: First Battle of Bull Run/First Battle of Manassas
Description:
The engagement began when about 35,000 Union troops marched from the federal capital in Washington, D.C. to strike a Confederate force of 20,000 along a small river known as Bull RunAdded to timeline:
Date:
jul 21, 1861
Now
~ 164 years ago