What are three events that happened in 1861 during the US Civil War Battle of Fort Sumter?
A third event of note would be the first fatalities of the Civil War. During the 100 gun salute to the United States Flag, which was the one conditional requirement of Major Robert Anderson for the Federal withdrawal, a spark caused the explosion of a pile of cartridges killing Private Daniel Hough instantly, and mortally wounding Private Edward Galloway.