26 November 1864
#KnowSouthernHistory
On this date in 1864 - Wayward federal troops invading Texas were cornered by Kiowa, Comanche and Plains Apache warriors at the First Battle of Adobe Walls, one of the largest battles ever fought between Indians and the United States Army. After forcing the federals to retreat to high ground, the warriors assaulted continually until exhausted. The federal troops finally escaped and claimed they won a victory.
Other Years:
- 1835 - In the first in a series of revenge killings, Charley Emathla, who signed the agreement committing the Seminole to removal from Florida, was killed. Many believe that he was killed by Chief Osceola.
- 1939 - Anna Mae Bullock, better known as singer Tina Turner, was born in Nutbush, Tennessee.
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