1861 – The shots that started the American Civil War were fired, at the Battle of Fort Sumter.
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1902 – “Ghost ship ruins” USS Sachem was launched as the luxury yacht Celt.
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Today in History – April 12
1861 – The shots that started the American Civil War were fired, at the Battle of Fort Sumter.
1902 – “Ghost ship ruins” USS Sachem was launched as the luxury yacht Celt.