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.
The Battle of Philippi began.
The New Orleans Minting facility closed.
The first-ever color photo was taken.
The first railway line in Pakistan opened, with trains running from Karachi to Kotri.
Abraham Lincoln outlawed business with the Confederate States during the Civil War.
The Battle of Fort Sumter in South Carolina between the United States and the Confederate States started the American Civil War.
London launched its first tram, built by George Francis Train from NYC.
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.
