Births on June 8

Thomas J. Higgins

Born on June 8, 1831

Thomas J. Higgins, Canadian-American sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient (d. 1917)

Thomas J. Higgins (June 8, 1831 – August 15, 1917) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War who was a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Vicksburg.

Higgins joined the 99th Illinois Infantry in August 1862, and was mustered out in July 1865.

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Events on 1831

25 Feb

November Uprising
Battle of Olszynka Grochowska, part of Polish November Uprising against Russian Empire.
29 Aug

Electromagnetic induction
Michael Faraday discovers electromagnetic induction.
8 Sep

Battle of Warsaw (1831)
November uprising: Battle of Warsaw ends, effectively ending the Insurrection.
11 Nov

Slave uprising
In Jerusalem, Virginia, Nat Turner is hanged after inciting a violent slave uprising.
17 Nov

Gran Colombia
Ecuador and Venezuela are separated from Gran Colombia.

Births on June 8

Thomas J. Higgins

Born on June 8, 1831

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Events on 1831

November Uprising

Electromagnetic induction

Battle of Warsaw (1831)

Slave uprising

Gran Colombia