Historical Events
- Battle of Fort Blakely Alabama, last major battle of the US Civil War
- Battle of Petersburg ends as the Army of Northern Virginia is forced to retreat under heavy fire from a general Union offensive
- Battle of Selma, Alabama, Union forces break Confederates defenses to secure the town
Jefferson Davis Flees
Confederate President Jefferson Davis flees Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia (US Civil War)
Famous Deaths
- A. P. Hill, Confederate general, killed in action at 39
- Richard Cobden, English politician and manufacturer (founder of the Anti-Corn-Law League), dies at 60
Died in 1865 1865 Highlights
About April 2, 1865
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
