What happened on 15 April 1865?

Discover what happened on 15 April 1865 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Austremoine Boyer
  • Lucy Ann Stokes ((1832-1865))
  • Samuel Gale ((1783-1865))
  • Christine von Ölhafen
  • Franz Gutherz
  • Samuel Elliott (New Zealand land surveyor (1787-1865))
  • William O. Blake (19th century author of books concerning slavery)
  • Abraham Lincoln (president of the United States from 1861 to 1865)
  • Mathieu Auguste Koenig Bey