April 13 – Between 62 and 153 Republicanfreedmen and state militia die in the Colfax massacre in Louisiana while attempting to protect the Grant Parish courthouse, including about 50 who surrendered.
April 15–17 –Indian Wars: The Second Battle of the Stronghold is fought.
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