Armed conflict between a group of the Sioux people and the US from 1890 until 1891. It began on 29 December 1890 and lasted until 15 January 1891 (about 17 days). The setting was South Dakota. It was part of Sioux Wars. Those involved included the United States, Miniconjou and Hunkpapa.
Before and after
- 1 October 1890Establishment of Yosemite National Park
- 14 October 1890Birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower
- 22 November 1890Birth of Charles de Gaulle
- 29 December 1890Wounded Knee Massacre
- from 29 December 1890 to 15 January 1891Ghost Dance War
- 1891Founding of California Institute of Technology
- 1891Construction of University of California, Santa Barbara
- 1891Founding of Hong Kong Stock Exchange
- 1891Founding of Vatican Observatory
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The era
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