Historical Events
- Federal troops shoot and kill 12 Navajo men, women and children, and wound 40 more, following a dispute over a friendly horse race during monthly "Ration Day" at Fort Fauntleroy in Bear Springs. Territory of New Mexico [1]
1861 Highlights
About September 22, 1861
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
