Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1865 Fort Fisher falls to Union forces in North Carolina, effectively cutting off the last major seaport of the Confederacy during the American Civil War.
1865 A historic moment in American history occurred on January 31, 1865, when the United States Congress passed the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, officially abolishing slavery and paving the way for a new era.
1865 During the American Civil War, Confederate General Robert E. Lee assumed the position of general-in-chief of all Confederate armies on January 31, 1865, a crucial development in the conflict.
1865 Delaware's refusal to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment prolongs the presence of slavery in the United States until its eventual ratification in 1901.
1865 Columbia, South Carolina, endures a devastating fire as Confederate forces retreat from advancing Union troops during the American Civil War, leaving a scar on the city's history.
1865 A peace agreement between President Tomás Villalba and rebel leader Venancio Flores brings an end to the Uruguayan War. This pivotal moment sets the stage for the turbulent War of the Triple Alliance.
1865 The Confederate States of America unveil their final national flag, marking the end of a tumultuous period in American history.
1865 A somber moment in American history arrives as the Confederate States Congress adjourns for the final time during the waning days of the American Civil War.
1865 The Battle of Bentonville, a pivotal engagement during the American Civil War, began, leading to Confederate forces' retreat from Four Oaks, North Carolina, two days later.
1865 The tumultuous American Civil War witnessed a strategic shift in 1865 when Confederate forces temporarily captured Fort Stedman from the Union in Virginia, setting the stage for a decisive turn in the conflict.
1865 The opening salvo of the Appomattox Campaign in the American Civil War unfolds as Federal forces, under the command of Major General Philip Sheridan, make strategic moves to flank Confederate forces led by Robert E. Lee.
1865 A decisive turning point in the American Civil War occurs as Union troops, led by Philip Sheridan, triumphantly defeat Confederate forces under George Pickett, severing the Army of Northern Virginia's last supply line.
1865 The Third Battle of Petersburg in 1865 forced the Confederate government and the Army of Northern Virginia to abandon Richmond, marking a significant turning point in the Civil War.
1865 American Civil War: Union forces capture Richmond, Virginia, the capital of the Confederate States of America.
1865 In the wake of Union forces capturing Richmond, Virginia during the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln made a historic visit to the Confederate capital, a poignant moment in the nation's history.
1865 The Battle of Sailor's Creek marks a pivotal moment as Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia faces defeat during the Appomattox Campaign, a turning point in the American Civil War.
1865 The American Civil War reaches its historic conclusion as General Robert E. Lee surrenders the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia.
1865 Mobile, Alabama falls to Union forces, marking a significant moment in the American Civil War's closing stages.
1865 Raleigh, North Carolina, witnessed Union forces' occupation on April 13, 1865, as the American Civil War drew towards its poignant conclusion.
1865 April 26, 1865, marked a somber moment in American history as Union cavalry troopers cornered and fatally shot John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, in Virginia. This event brought closure to a nation in mourning.
1865 The Treaty of the Triple Alliance is signed by the Empire of Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, solidifying their alliance during a turbulent period in South American history.
1865 The Confederate government dissolves in Washington, Georgia, signaling the end of the Confederacy.
1865 In Kentucky, Union soldiers ambush Confederate raider William Quantrill, dealing a blow to Confederate guerilla warfare in the midst of the American Civil War.
1865 The Battle of Palmito Ranch in 1865 marked the last major land action of the American Civil War, culminating in a Confederate victory on the first day of this pivotal engagement.
1865 The establishment of the International Telegraph Union (later the International Telecommunication Union) in 1865 in Paris set the stage for a new era of global communication and connectivity.
1865 Tragedy strikes Mobile, Alabama, as a devastating explosion rips through an ordnance depot, claiming the lives of around 300 people, leaving a scar on the city's history.
1865 The American Civil War nears its conclusion as Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith, commander of the Trans-Mississippi division, surrenders at Galveston, Texas. This unique surrender marks the end of a chapter in American history.
1865 In the midst of the Paraguayan War, a critical naval battle unfolds on the rivulet Riachuelo in Argentina. The Paraguayan Navy faces off against the Brazilian Navy, with the latter achieving a decisive victory. This triumph proves pivotal for the later success of the Triple Alliance comprising Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina in the war.
1865 Over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in Galveston, Texas, were officially informed of their freedom. This anniversary became Juneteenth, celebrated in Texas and other states. On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in the United States.
1865 The American Civil War drew to a close as Confederate Brigadier General Stand Watie surrendered the last significant Confederate army at Fort Towson in the Oklahoma Territory in 1865.
1865 Following the conclusion of the American Civil War, the disbandment of the Army of the Potomac marked a transition towards healing and reconstruction in the United States.
1865 The United States Secret Service, entrusted with safeguarding the nation's leaders and financial institutions, commenced its vital operations, providing a shield for the nation's security.
1865 Four conspirators involved in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln are executed, bringing some closure to a nation in mourning.
1865 Edward Whymper and his companions etched their names in history by achieving the maiden ascent of the formidable Matterhorn, though their triumph was marred by the tragic loss of four climbers on the descent.
1865 In the bustling market square of Springfield, Missouri, Wild Bill Hickok etches his name in history by engaging in a fateful showdown with Davis Tutt, a confrontation that would become legendary in Western lore.
1865 In 1865, a group of Welsh settlers embarked on a journey that led them to Chubut in Argentina. This migration marked the beginning of a new chapter in Welsh-Argentine history, as these settlers established a presence in a distant land.
1865 The tragic sinking of the steamboat Brother Jonathan off Crescent City's coast, a somber maritime chapter.
1865 Grandchester, Queensland, Australia, witnessed the opening of the world's first narrow-gauge mainline railway, revolutionizing transportation in the region.
1865 Pioneering British surgeon and scientist Joseph Lister performs the world's first antiseptic surgery, revolutionizing medical practices.
1865 The Morant Bay rebellion in Jamaica commences as hundreds of black men and women march for justice.
1865 Major Henry Wirz, superintendent of Andersonville prison camp in Georgia, meets his end at the gallows, becoming one of only three American Civil War soldiers executed for war crimes.
1865 The Treaty of Sinchula, marking Bhutan's cession of territories east of the Teesta River to the British East India Company.
1865 The Battle of Papudo off the coast of Chile witnesses the Chilean corvette's victory over a Spanish navy schooner, shaping South American maritime history.
1865 A beacon of hope rises as Shaw University, the first Southern historically black university, is founded in North Carolina.
1865 Alabama's ratification of the 13th Amendment accelerated the legal emancipation of U.S. slaves, a transformative moment in history.
1865 North Carolina ratifies the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, marking a momentous step towards the legal emancipation of U.S. slaves, followed swiftly by Georgia.
1865 Peru aligns with Chile against Spain in the Chincha Islands War, marking a significant chapter in South American history.
1865 Georgia wholeheartedly embraces progress by ratifying the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ending the era of slavery.
1865 Franz Schubert's Unfinished Symphony graced the ears of an eager audience for the first time, leaving a lasting impact on classical music.
1865 US Secretary of State William Seward proclaims the Thirteenth Amendment, sealing the fate of slavery's demise throughout the United States, marking a monumental milestone in civil rights.
1865 The formation of The Ku Klux Klan by Jonathan Shank and Barry Ownby marks a dark chapter in American history.
1865 In 1865, President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the Thirteenth Amendment marked a pivotal moment in the United States' history, signaling the end of slavery.
1865 Confederate General Robert E. Lee's farewell to his troops occurs a day after his surrender, marking the end of the American Civil War.
1865 Nathan Bedford Forrest surrenders his forces during the American Civil War, a significant Confederate capitulation.
1865 President Andrew Johnson's proclamation ends belligerent rights of Confederate rebels, shaping post-Civil War America.
1865 Astronomer Angelo Secchi's innovative Secchi disk, measuring water clarity, was unveiled aboard Pope Pius IX's yacht, revolutionizing marine science.
1865 The tragic assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by actor John Wilkes Booth led to the swift inauguration of Vice President Andrew Johnson, altering the course of the nation.
1865 Tragedy strikes as U.S. President Abraham Lincoln falls victim to an assassin's bullet in Ford's Theatre, marking a dark day in American history.
1865 A sinister plot unfolds as U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward and his family face an attack by Lewis Powell, adding a chilling chapter to the events surrounding Lincoln's assassination.
