What are the official dates of the Civil War?

At 4:30 a.m. on April 12, 1861, Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina’s Charleston Harbor. Less than 34 hours later, Union forces surrendered. Traditionally, this event has been used to mark the beginning of the Civil War.

Is there a civil war Day?

Apr 12, 1861 – Apr 9, 1865
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When did the Civil War start and end?

April 12, 1861 – April 9, 1865
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Q. When did the Civil War begin? The war began when the Confederates bombarded Union soldiers at Fort Sumter, South Carolina on April 12, 1861. The war ended in Spring, 1865.

When was the Big Day Out line up released?

The first line-up for the 2011 Big Day Out was officially released via the Big Day Out website at 12:01am 28 September. The second announcement was released on 24 November and completed the 2011 line-up.

What was the longest military event of the Civil War?

June 15: The Siege of Petersburg began, the longest military event of the civil war, which would last for more than nine months and incur 70,000 casualties. July 5: Confederate General Jubal Early crossed the Potomac into Maryland, in an effort to threaten Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and distract Grant from his campaign in Virginia.

What was the bloodiest day of the Civil War?

September: Robert E. Lee led his army across the Potomac and invaded Maryland, and the two armies met in the epic Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862. The combined casualties of 23,000 killed and wounded made it known as America’s bloodiest day. Lee was forced to withdraw back to Virginia, and the Union could claim victory.

Why was Big Day Out cancelled in 2015?

There was no Big Day Out in 2015. It was announced on 26 June 2014 that the 2015 Big Day Out had been cancelled. The announcement came after long-running speculation over the future of the summer festival and revelations the day before from Sydney Showground executives that festival organisers had cancelled their 2015 venue booking.