Major Events During the Civil War By shaye.pham Nov 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln is elected as President Feb 4, 1861 The Confederate States of America was formed Apr 12, 1861 The Bombardment of Fort Sumter Apr 13, 1861 The Surrender of Fort Sumter Sep 17, 1862 The Battle of Antietam Jan 1, 1863 Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation Apr 30, 1863 Beginning of the Battle of Chancellorsville Jul 1, 1863 Beginning of the Battle of Gettysburg Nov 19, 1863 President Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address Jan 31, 1865 The 13th Amendment to End Slavery is Passed by Congress Apr 9, 1865 General E. Lee Surrenders at Appomattox Courthouse Apr 14, 1865 President Lincoln is Assassinated