January 12, 2015

January 12th in History Part I


On January 12th in History
Part I

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On January 12th in 1773 - The first public museum in America was established in Charleston, SC.

On January 12th in 1812 - 1st cargo arrives in New Orleans by steam, from Natchez

On January 12th in 1836 - Battle of Wetumka, Florida

On January 12th in 1861 - Florida state troops demand surrender of Fort Pickens

On January 12th in 1863 - President Davis delivers his "State of Confederacy" address

On January 12th in 1865 - the Union fleet bombards Fort Fisher in North Carolina


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