Indian Wars Key Events By austingregory2 Period: Jan 1, 1861 to Jan 1, 1886 Apache and Navajo Wars Nov 29, 1864 Sand Creek Massacre Period: Jan 1, 1874 to Jun 1, 1875 Red River War Jun 25, 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn Jan 1, 1877 Nez Perce War Dec 29, 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre