Key Events in the Indian Wars By maygon_xo Period: Jan 1, 1861 to Dec 31, 1886 Apache and Navajo Wars Jan 1, 1865 Sandcreek Massacre Period: Jan 1, 1874 to Dec 31, 1875 Red River War Jan 1, 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn Jan 1, 1877 Nez Perse War Jan 1, 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre