Events with tag - Tragedy

May 28, 1838

The Trail of Tears

The Trail of Tears was a tragic forced relocation of Native American tribes between 1831-1850, resulting in thousands of deaths. Under the Indian Removal Act, approximately 60,000 Native Americans were forced to leave their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States for territories in present-day Oklahoma.

December 29, 1890

Wounded Knee Massacre

The Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890, when U.S. Army troops opened fire on a Lakota camp near Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota, resulting in the deaths of 150-300 Native Americans, marking the tragic end of the American Indian Wars.

January 28, 1986

Challenger Disaster

The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after launch from Kennedy Space Center, killing all seven crew members including the first teacher to go to space. The disaster was caused by O-ring seal failure due to cold temperatures.