What happened Sunday April 9 1865?

On April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. This event marked a significant turning point in the American Civil War, effectively leading to the end of the conflict. The surrender was a culmination of the Union's successful military campaigns and signaled the imminent collapse of the Confederacy. Following this, other Confederate forces would soon surrender, paving the way for the reunification of the United States.