Deaths on September 24

William Debenham, English businessman, founded Debenhams (b. 1794)

William Debenham (; 18 April 1794 – 24 September 1863) was the founder of Debenhams, once one of the largest retailers in the United Kingdom.

20 Jun

West Virginia
American Civil War: West Virginia is admitted as the 35th U.S. state.
3 Jul

Battle of Gettysburg
American Civil War: The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett's Charge.
4 Jul

Battle of Gettysburg
American Civil War: The Army of Northern Virginia withdraws from the battlefield after losing the Battle of Gettysburg, signalling an end to the Southern invasion of the North.
9 Sep

Union Army
American Civil War: The Union Army enters Chattanooga, Tennessee.
3 Oct

Abraham Lincoln
The last Thursday in November is declared as Thanksgiving Day by United States President Abraham Lincoln as are Thursdays, November 30, 1865 and November 29, 1866.