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What Happened on May 5, 1877

Historical Events

Sitting Bull Heads for Canada

Indian Wars: Sitting Bull leads his band of Lakota into Canada to avoid harassment by the United States Army under Colonel Nelson Miles

1877 Highlights

About May 5, 1877

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 147 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus