June 1862

Sunday 01:

American Civil War: Battle of Fair Oaks ends, with both sides claiming victory.

Wednesday 04:

American Civil War: Confederate troops evacuate Fort Pillow on the Mississippi River, leaving the way clear for Union troops to take Memphis, Tennessee.

Friday 06:

Union forces capture Memphis, Tennessee, from the Confederates.

Saturday 07:

The United States and United Kingdom agree to suppress the slave trade.

Sunday 08:

Confederate forces under General Stonewall Jackson save the Army of Northern Virginia from a Union assault on the James Peninsula led by General George McClellan.

Thursday 19:

1862 - Slavery is banned in U.S territories.

Friday 20:

Barbu Catargiu is assassinated.