August 1862

Tuesday 05:

Along the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Confederate troops drive Union forces back into the city.

Wednesday 06:

American Civil War: The Confederate ironclad CSS Arkansas is scuttled on the Mississippi River after suffering damage in a battle with USS Essex near Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Saturday 09:

At Cedar Mountain, Virginia, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson narrowly defeats Union forces under General John Pope.

Sunday 17:

Indian Wars: Lakota (Sioux) uprising begins in Minnesota as desperate Lakota attack white settlements along the Minnesota River. They will be overwhelmed by the U.S. military six weeks later.

Tuesday 19:

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.

Thursday 21:

The Vienna Stadtpark opens its gates.

Tuesday 26:

American Civil War: The Second Battle of Bull Run begins.

Thursday 28:

Second Battle of Bull Run, also known as the battle of Second Manassas

Friday 29:

Battle of Aspromonte: Italian royal forces defeat rebels.

Saturday 30:

American Civil War: Union forces are defeated in Second Battle of Bull Run