What happened in 1865?

End of the American Civil War, assassination of Abraham Lincoln and Battle of Appomattox Court House — among 435 events recorded in 1865. A further event is dated only to the wider period.

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Major Events 1

Wars & Conflicts 64

Politics & Government 2

People 115

Science & Technology 31

Exploration & Discovery 9

Religion & Belief Systems 62

Economy & Trade 80

Disasters & Pandemics 3

Social Movements & Revolutions 3

Architecture & Engineering 51

Sports & Entertainment 8

Empires & Countries 6

Dated to the wider period

Wikidata records this entry only to a century, decade or millennium rather than to a specific year. It is listed here because 1865 is where that broader date falls, not because it is known to have happened in 1865.

1860s 1