Historical Events
The Death of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln dies nine hours after he is shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending the play "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theatre in Washington
- Mobile, Alabama is captured by Union forces after a siege led by General Canby
Bismarck Made a Count
Otto von Bismarck elevated to rank of Count of Bismarck-Schönhausen
Famous Deaths
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
16th US President (Republican: 1861-65), dies from gunshot wounds at 56
Died in 1865 1865 Highlights
About April 15, 1865
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 159 years and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
