Historical eventJanuary 231870

American Indian Wars

American Indian Wars: In the Marias Massacre, the United States Army killed about 200 Piegan Blackfeet, mostly women, children, and the elderly.

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When
Sunday, January 23 1870156 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
19th century · 1870s
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Dates: From 1870.

What happened

American Indian Wars: In the Marias Massacre, the United States Army killed about 200 Piegan Blackfeet, mostly women, children, and the elderly.

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January 23 1870 — 156 years ago, on a Sunday.

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