1862 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 18th century – 19th century – 20th century |
| Decades: | 1830s 1840s 1850s – 1860s – 1870s 1880s 1890s |
| Years: | 1859 1860 1861 – 1862 – 1863 1864 1865 |
The year 1862 was an important time in history, especially because of the American Civil War happening in the United States. Many events took place, and several notable people were born.
Events
American Civil War: Lee's Invasion of Maryland
In 1862, the American Civil War was still raging. This was a big fight between the northern states (the Union) and the southern states (the Confederacy). On September 5, a major event happened. General Robert E. Lee, a famous leader of the Confederate army, led about 55,000 of his soldiers from Virginia into the state of Maryland.
This was the first time the Confederate army tried to invade the North. They crossed the Potomac River near a place called White's Ford. This move was a big deal because it brought the war directly into Union territory.
Births
Many people who would later become famous were born in 1862. Here are a few:
- August 29 – Andrew Fisher: He became the 5th Prime Minister of Australia. A prime minister is the leader of a country's government. Fisher served Australia three times between 1908 and 1915.
- September 25 – Billy Hughes: Another future Prime Minister of Australia, Hughes was the 7th person to hold this important role. He led Australia during World War I.
- December 23 – Henri Pirenne: He was a famous Belgian historian. Historians study and write about the past. Pirenne is known for his work on the history of Europe.
Images for kids
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January 30: The USS Monitor, a famous warship.
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February 6: The Battle of Fort Henry during the Civil War.
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A diagram showing the US Federal Government and American Union, published in 1862.
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David Hilbert, a German mathematician.
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Edith Wharton, an American novelist.
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Gustav Klimt, an Austrian painter.
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Claude Debussy, a French composer.
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Ida B. Wells, an American journalist and activist.
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Andrew Fisher, former Prime Minister of Australia.
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Billy Hughes, former Prime Minister of Australia.
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Gerhart Hauptmann, a German dramatist and novelist.
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Samuel Colt, an American inventor and industrialist.
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John Tyler, the 10th President of the United States.
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Judith Montefiore, a British author and philanthropist.
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Martin Van Buren, the 8th President of the United States.
See also
In Spanish: 1862 para niños
