dec 29, 1890 - Battle of Wounded Knee
Description:
The Battle of Wounded Knee occurred on December 29, 1890, at Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota, marking a tragic and pivotal event in the American Indian Wars. The confrontation between the U.S. Army and Lakota Sioux resulted in the deaths of approximately 300 Sioux men, women, and children, effectively ending Native American resistance in the West.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 29, 1890
Now
~ 135 years ago