August 17th, 1862
American Civil War: Major General JEB Stuart is assigned command of all the cavalry of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. event on August 17, 1862. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around August 17, 1862
| August 19th, 1862 | Event | Indian Wars: During an uprising in Minnesota, Lakota warriors decide not to attack heavily-defended Fort Ridgely and instead turn to the settlement of New Ulm, killing white settlers along the way. |
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