Historical Events
- State troops seize US munitions in Napoleon, Arkansas, during the US Civil War
Famous Birthdays
- Jim McLaughlin, American Hall of Fame thoroughbred jockey (Kentucky Derby 1881, Preakness Stakes 1885, 6 x Belmont Stakes), born in Hartford, Connecticut (d. 1927)
- Lou Andreas-Salomé, Russian-German author (Im Kampf um Gott), born in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire (d. 193)
Famous Deaths
- Hippolyte-André-Baptiste Chélard, French violist, composer and conductor, dies at 72
Died in 1861 1861 Highlights
About February 12, 1861
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
