What Happened on November 28, 1864

Historical Events

  • 3rd day of Battles at Waynesboro/Jones's Plantation, Georgia
  • US Civil War: Battle of New Creek, West Virginia (Rosser's Raid, Ft Kelly)

Famous Birthdays

  • Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, Dutch lithographer and wood carver, born in Amsterdam (d. 1945)
  • James Allen, English writer (As a Man Thinketh), born in Leicester, England (d. 1912)
  • Lindley M. Garrison, American lawyer and 46th U.S. Secretary of War (1913-16), born in Camden, New Jersey (d. 1932)

About November 28, 1864

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Sagittarius