What Happened on April 11, 1865

Historical Events

Lincoln Urges Conciliation

Abraham Lincoln urges a spirit of generous conciliation during reconstruction

  • Battle of Mobile, Alamaba evacuated by Confederates

Famous Birthdays

  • Mary White Ovington, American journalist, suffragist, and co-founder of the NAACP, born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1951)

About April 11, 1865

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 159 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries