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
Event of Interest
Confederate President Jefferson Davis flees Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia (US Civil War)
1865 History
Famous Deaths
- A. P. Hill, Confederate general, killed in action at 39
- Richard Cobden, founder Anti-Corn-Law League, dies at 60
About April 2, 1865
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 157 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
