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Vicksburg


1964 Ellis Burks, Vicksburg MS, outfielder for the Colorado Rockies

1926 Beah Richards, born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, actress/playwright, Big Shot, Generation

1915 Willie Dixon, born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, bassist, Walkin' the Blues

1883 John Gordon Cashmans begins "Vicksburg Evening Post" (Miss)

1883 John Gordon Cashmans begins "Vicksburg Evening Post" in Mississippi

1875 White Democrats kill several blacks in terrorist attacks in Vicksburg

1875 President Grant sends federal troops to Vicksburg, Mississippi

1863 Vicksburg, Mississippi surrenders to Union forces

1863 After long neglect, Confederates hurriedly fortify Vicksburg

1863 General Grant begins siege on Vicksburg

1863 Siege of Vicksburg, investment of city complete

1863 Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi

1863 Battle of Champion's Hill, MS-bloodiest action of Vicksburg Campaign


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