1862 armed conflict between the United States and eastern Dakota people. It began on 17 August 1862 and lasted until 26 December 1862 (about 4 months). The setting was Minnesota and Dakota Territory. It was part of Sioux Wars and the American Civil War. Those involved included the United States and Dakota people. About 150 people died.
Before and after
- 14 July 1862Birth of Gustav Klimt
- 16 July 1862Discovery of Comet Swift–Tuttle
- 24 July 1862Death of Martin Van Buren
- from 14 August 1862 to 10 October 1862Confederate Heartland Offensive
- from 17 August 1862 to 26 December 1862Dakota War of 1862
- 22 August 1862Birth of Claude Debussy
- 29 August 1862Birth of Maurice Maeterlinck
- 17 September 1862Battle of Antietam
- 15 November 1862Birth of Gerhart Hauptmann
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