What Happened on September 19, 1864

Historical Events

  • Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia [Opequon], large bloody battle with the Union army defeating Confederate force with over 9,000 casualties

Famous Deaths

  • Archibald Campbell Godwin, Confederate brigadier general, dies in The Third Battle of Winchester at 32 or 33
  • David Allen Russell, United States Army officer (Union), dies at the Third Battle of Winchester at 43
  • Robert Emmet Rodes, American Civil War Confederate Army Major General, dies at the Third Battle of Winchester at 35
Died in 1864 1864 Highlights

About September 19, 1864

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Virgo