Civil War By vitali21 Dec 8, 1860 A. Lincoln runs fot President Dec 20, 1860 South Caralina secedes from the unioun. Feb 9, 1861 The Confederate States of America is formed. Apr 12, 1861 Fort Sumter attacked! Jan 31, 1862 Lincoln isues genaral war order. Sep 17, 1862 the nastiest day in us military history. Jan 1, 1863 The final Emancipation Proclamation. Jul 18, 1863 Getysburg the tied turns against the south.