Biography:A skilled gunfighter and gambler who was involved in several notable shootouts. Along with his reputation as a lawman, this provided the basis for his enduring fame.
He fought (and spied) for the Union Army during the American Civil War, and gained publicity after the war as a scout, marksman, actor, and professional gambler.
Born:May 27, 1837 Birthplace:Troy Grove, Illinois, USA Star Sign:Gemini
1873-09-25 Frontiersman and gunfighter Wild Bill Hickok supposedly marries Calamity Jane according to the latter's daughter (disputed)
Historical Events
1861-07-12 Wild Bill Hickok reputed to have shot and killed David McCanles, possibly his first kill. Hickok later acquitted after found he acted in self defense.
1865-07-21 In market square of Springfield, Missouri, Wild Bill Hickok shoots and kills Davis Tutt in what is regarded as the first true western showdown