Birthdays
Susan Brownell Anthony
Turns 40 on this date
Alfred Ely
Turns 45 on this date
Henry Stoner Munroe
Turns 21 on this date
Events
| Campaigns/Elections | Connecticut Democratic Convention nominates relectant Thomas Seymour for Governor | 02/15/1860 |
| Lawmaking/Litigating | The 36th U.S. Congress is in session in Washington, D.C. |
12/06/1859 to 06/24/1860 |
Documents
| Newspaper | Chicago (IL) Press and Tribune, “The Harper’s Ferry Inquisition,” February 15, 1860 | 02/15/1860 |