John Wilkes Booth By Riley Stewart 1861 Lincoln takes office Mar 4, 1865 Lincoln's inauguration day Mar 17, 1865 Booth and henchman tried to ambush Lincoln's carriage at gunpoint but failed. Apr 3, 1865 Richmond fell Apr 9, 1865 Confederate General Robert E. Leo and Army of Northern Virginia surrender Apr 11, 1865 Lincoln gives speech about rebuilding the South Apr 13, 1865 Grand Illumination in celebration of winning. Apr 14, 1865 Lincoln shot, 10:13 p.m. Apr 15, 1865 Lincoln dies at 7:22 a.m. Apr 15, 1865 Johnson agrees to take office at 11:00 a.m. Apr 1, 2019 Test