Battle of Cold Harbor
Union troops attacked the Confederate forces in Hanover County, Virginia, as part of the Battle of Cold Harbor. The battle was fought between 31 May and 12 June 1864, but it was on this day that the most significant fighting took place. The battle ultimately ended in a Confederate victory, even though the Union had nearly twice as many soldiers under arms. It would nevertheless be the last major victory for General Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.

News of the defeat at the Alamo reached Norway
News of the Texans' defeat at the Alamo on 6 March reached Norwegian newspapers three months after the battle. The Norwegian State Gazette printed a short note describing the drama and reporting that Santa Anna had taken the fort after a bloody assault.