US/the World |
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Japan pays an indemnity Britain demanded for attacks on its people and property in the country |
Battles/Soldiers |
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Admiral Dahlgren appointed to replace the ailing Admiral Foote as South Atlantic Squadron commander |
Carlisle/Dickinson |
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In Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Dickinson College holds its annual commencement ceremonies |
US/the World |
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On the deadline for all foreigners to be expelled, Japanese factions begin attacking Western shipping |
Battles/Soldiers |
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In Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the Barracks garrison and New York militia units evacuate the town |
Education/Culture |
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Second day of the opening meeting of the 1863 New York racing season sees a record four mile run |
Crime/Disasters |
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In Chicago, rioters attack federal draft enrollment officials arresting two men for refusing to be registered |
Battles/Soldiers |
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At Vicksburg, a large mine is exploded under defenses but an attempt at a Union breakthrough fails |
Battles/Soldiers |
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Admiral Andrew Foote dies after a short illness at the Astor Hotel in New York City |
Campaigns/Elections |
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In Montpelier, the Vermont Democrats nominate Timothy P. Redfield for governor in the fall elections |
Battles/Soldiers |
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Major General N.J.T. Dana named as the commander of the defenses of Philadelphia |
Battles/Soldiers |
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Outside of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, raw militia cavalry clash with veteran Confederate horsemen |
US/the World |
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The Alexandra Case, over British neutrality in ship-building, reaches a verdict in London |
Battles/Soldiers |
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In Hanover County, Virginia, Pennsylvania cavalry capture W.H.F. "Rooney" Lee, son of Robert E. Lee |
Battles/Soldiers |
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In Maine, an audacious Confederate attempt to sail away with a Coast Guard cutter narrowly fails |
Battles/Soldiers |
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In Carlisle, Rodes' infantry enjoy a brief but comfortable respite at the U.S. Army Cavalry School |
Battles/Soldiers |
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General George Meade appointed commander of the Army of the Potomac, replacing Joseph Hooker |
US/the World |
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In Lithuania, the Russians hang Polish Insurrection leader General Zymund Semiakowski |
Battles/Soldiers |
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In Tennessee, the Seventh Pennsylvania's bold cavalry charge wins their leader a Medal of Honor |
Battles/Soldiers |
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In York County, Pennsylvania, Hanover and Hanover Junction suffer a visit from Virginia cavalry |
Battles/Soldiers |
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In Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Confederate troops occupy a town familiar to some of their officers |
Lawmaking/Litigating |
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Missouri Convention is hammering out a resolution to end slavery and compensate slaveowners |
Battles/Soldiers |
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Union defenders retreat across the Susquehanna burning the Wrightsville Bridge behind them |
Battles/Soldiers |
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Three young Union cavalrymen are promoted as brigade commanders, including one named Custer |
Battles/Soldiers |
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Around Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Confederate advance units skirmish with Union troops defending Harrisburg |
Battles/Soldiers |
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Confederate patrols reach the Perry County line, the northern limit of the Pennsylvania invasion |
Battles/Soldiers |
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U.S. naval units drive off a Confederate attempt to capture Donaldsonville, Louisiana |
Battles/Soldiers |
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Confederate infantry occupy York, Pennsylvania |
Battles/Soldiers |
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Confederate cavalry occupy Mechanicsburg, just nine miles from the Pennsylvania state capitol |
Battles/Soldiers |
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Reconnoitering Confederates reach the Susquehanna, across from the Pennsylvania state capital |