On April 12, 1861, Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard opened fire upon Fort Sumter in South Carolina, marking the start of the American Civil War.
Bishii Abriil, 12-kii Abriil, ciidammada Confederate ee hogaaminayey General PT Beauregard ayaa dab ku qabsaday magaalada Fort Sumter oo ahayd hanti qaran oo ku yaala South Carolina .