Historical Events
- US Civil War: Off New England coast, CSS Tallahassee captures 6 Yankee schooners
Famous Deaths
- Daniel Phineas Woodbury, US engineer/Union general-major, dies
Died in 1864 1864 Highlights
About August 15, 1864
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 159 years and 9 months
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
