Historical Events
- Battle of Columbus & West Point, Georgia (Ft Tyler), Union forces win one of the last battles of the US Civil War
Famous Birthdays
- Harry Chauvel, Australian Imperial Force senior officer, born in Tabulam, New South Wales, Australia (d. 1945)
Famous Deaths
- Robert C. Tyler, US Confederate brigadier general, dies during the Battle of West Point, at 32
1865 Highlights
About April 16, 1865
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 157 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
