The United States Congress passes the Coinage Act of 1864, which makes privately issued Civil War tokens illegal. An additional law is passed on June 8 to include all private coinage.

Historical events from year 1864. Learn about 331 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1864 or search by date or keyword.

1864: Created by Ole Bornedal. With Pilou Asbæk, Marie Tourell Søderberg, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Bent Mejding. When Prussia and Austria declare war on Denmark, two brothers are called to serve in …

What happened in the year 1864 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1864.

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. Union General George Armstrong Custer marries Elizabeth Bacon in...

October 19 – American Civil War: Battle of Cedar Creek: Union forces under Philip Sheridan defeat a surprise Confederate attack although incurring nearly twice as many casualties, ending the …

Jan 10, 2026 · Sherman’s force might have been larger and his Atlanta-Savannah Campaign consummated much sooner had not Lincoln approved the Red River Campaign in Louisiana led by …

May 17, 2025 · 1864 represents a critical inflection point in the American Civil War. Beyond the well-documented battlefield engagements, it was a year where advancements in logistics, resource …

Mar 25, 2017 · Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Campaign of 1864 lasted more than four months and claimed more than 25,000 casualties. The armies of Philip H. Sheridan and Jubal A. Early contended …

After marching through Georgia for a month, Sherman stormed Fort McAllister on December 13, 1864, and captured Savannah itself eight days later. These seven views show the former stronghold and its …