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    1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar, the 1862nd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 862nd year of the 2nd millennium, the 62nd year of the 19th century, and the 3rd year of the 1860s decade. As of the start of 1862, the ...

  2. December 26–29 – American Civil War: Battle of Chickasaw Bayou – Another victory for the Confederate Army, outnumbered 2 to 1, results in 6 times as many Union casualties, defeating several assaults coordinated by Union commander William T. Sherman. December 30 – USS Monitor sinks off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.

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  4. Dec 8, 2023 · Battle of Seven Pines. Image Source: Harper’s Weekly, June 21, 1862. 1862, June. June 4 — Confederates evacuated Fort Pillow, allowing Union forces to capture Memphis. June 6 — Memphis. Tennessee — Union forces won a key victory at the Battle of Memphis, which gave the Union control of the Mississippi River except for its course west of ...

  5. In December 1862, Burnside attempted to advance into Virginia. His efforts failed, as Confederates held their position at Fredericksburg and devastated Burnside’s forces with heavy artillery fire. The Union’s defeat at Fredericksburg harmed morale in the North but bolstered Confederate spirits. By the end of 1862, the Confederates were ...

  6. Introduction 1862 in the United States 1862 in the United States; Incumbents Federal government Governors Lieutenant governors; Events January February March April May June July August September October November December Undated Ongoing

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