dec 29, 1890 - Wounded Knee Massacre
Description:
The killing of 150–300 Native American men, women, and children by U.S. soldiers in the area of Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota. The killing started when a rifle was unintentionally discharged while the Indians were performing a Ghost Dance.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 29, 1890
Now
~ 134 years ago