1861 in the United States

1861 in the United States
Years: 1858 1859 186018611862 1863 1864

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History of the United States (1849–65)

Events from the year 1861 in the United States. This year marked the beginning of the American Civil War.

Incumbents

Federal Government

Events

January–March

April–June

April 12–13: Battle of Fort Sumter, the beginning of the American Civil War

July–September

July 21: Confederate victory at the First Battle of Bull Run

October–December

Ongoing

Births

Deaths

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