Timeline Thursday 1 May 1862

Events on Thursday 1 May 1862 2

• 1862 Fall of New Orleans Union fleet captures the Confederacy's largest city A Union fleet under Flag Officer David Farragut ran past Confederate forts and forced the surrender of New Orleans, the South's largest city and a vital port. The capture gave the Union control of the mouth of the Mississippi River trade.
• 1862 International Exhibition opens in London World's fair showcases industry and art The 1862 International Exhibition opened in South Kensington, London, displaying industrial and artistic works from over thirty countries. It drew more than six million visitors before closing in November.