Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the United States of America.
Flagellation, also known as flogging, whipping, or lashing, was banned by the US Army.
The Battle of Bull Run took place at Manassas Junction, Virginia.
Kansas entered the Union, making it the 34th state to join the United States of America.
The state of Georgia seceded from the United States of America.
Inventor Elisha Otis acquired a patent for a steam engine for elevators.
