August 8th, 1863
American Civil War: Following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of resignation to Confederate President Jefferson Davis (which is refused upon receipt). event on August 08, 1863. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around August 08, 1863
| August 8th, 1863 | Death | Angus MacAskill known as Giant MacAskill , circus performer (b.1825) |
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