Was The first shots of the Civil War were fired on April 12 1861.?

Yes, the first shots of the American Civil War were fired on April 12, 1861, at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. Confederate forces opened fire on the Union-held fort, marking the beginning of the conflict between the North and South. This event escalated tensions that had been building over issues such as slavery and states' rights. Fort Sumter ultimately surrendered after 34 hours of bombardment.