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