Discover events in American history – plus the stamps that make them come alive. Subscribe to get This Day in History stories straight to your inbox every day! First name Email Today’s Article April 15, 2025 Death of President Lincoln On April 15, 1865, President Lincoln died less than 12 hours after being shot by John Wilkes Booth. He was the first US president to be assassinated, just as the Civil War was drawing to a close. Read More
