Key Events in the Indian Wars By zweeks Period: Jan 1, 1861 to Jan 1, 1886 Apache and Navajo Wars Jan 1, 1865 Sand Creek Massacre Period: Jan 1, 1874 to Jan 1, 1875 Red River War Jan 1, 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn Jan 1, 1877 Nez Perce War Jan 1, 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre