Birthdays

William Woods Averell
Turns 35 on this date

Benjamin Franklin Butler
Turns 49 on this date

William H. Gray
Turns 62 on this date

Benjamin Chew Howard
Turns 76 on this date

Alexander Herritage Newton
Turns 30 on this date

Alphonso Taft
Turns 57 on this date

Isaac Toucey
Turns 75 on this date
Events
Campaigns/Elections | Democrats sweep to victory in the first state elections under the new Maryland constitution. | 11/05/1867 |
Campaigns/Elections | In state elections in Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, three Republican governors win reelection. | 11/05/1867 |
Lawmaking/Litigating | The Fortieth Congress is in recess from its first session in Washington DC |
07/21/1867 to 11/20/1867 |