Births on May 2

Clyde Fitch, American playwright (d. 1909)

Clyde Fitch (May 2, 1865 – September 4, 1909) was an American dramatist, the most popular writer for the Broadway stage of his time (c. 1890–1909).

31 Jan

Robert E. Lee
American Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee becomes general-in-chief.
13 Mar

African-American
American Civil War: The Confederate States of America agree to the use of African-American troops.
29 Mar

Appomattox Campaign
American Civil War: Federal forces under Major General Philip Sheridan move to flank Confederate forces under Robert E. Lee as the Appomattox Campaign begins.
4 Apr

Richmond, Virginia
American Civil War: A day after Union forces capture Richmond, Virginia, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln visits the Confederate capital.
6 Apr

Appomattox Campaign
American Civil War: The Battle of Sailor's Creek: Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia fights and loses its last major battle while in retreat from Richmond, Virginia during the Appomattox Campaign.