3rd » Alexander II of Russia signs the Emancipation reform of 1861 called Emancipation Manifesto, freeing serfs.
4th » The Flags of the Confederate States of America named first national flag of the Confederate States of America (the "Stars and Bars") is adopted.
10th » El Hadj Umar Tall seizes the city of Ségou, destroying the Bambara Empire of Mali.
11th » American Civil War: The Confederate States Constitution known as Constitution of the Confederate States of America is adopted.
16th » Edward Clark (governor) Edward Clark becomes List of Governors of Texas Governor of Texas, replacing Sam Houston, who has been evicted from the office for refusing to take an oath of loyalty to the Confederate States of America Confederacy.