April 2nd, 1865
American Civil War: The Siege of Petersburg is brokenUnion troops capture the trenches around Petersburg, Virginia, forcing Confederate General Robert E. Lee to retreat. event on April 02, 1865. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around April 02, 1865
| April 4th, 1865 | Event | American Civil War: A day after Union forces capture Richmond, Virginia, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln visits the Confederate capital. |
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