John Wilkes Booth By Xander Ede Apr 3, 1865 Richmond falls to the union Apr 9, 1865 General Robert E. Lee surrenders to the union Apr 11, 1865 Lincoln's last speech Apr 13, 1865 Grand Illumination Apr 14, 1865 Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth Apr 14, 1865 Powell tries to assassinate the secretary of State Apr 14, 1865 John Wilkes Booth stops at Dr. Mudd's farm Apr 15, 1865 Abraham lincoln dies