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The Massacre at Wounded Knee.

The South Dakota Gold Rush that began in 1874.

The 1972 Black Hills flood

Tornado Tuesday on 24 June 2003 when 67 tornadoes touched ground in a single day.

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Wounded Knee, located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwestern South Dakota, was the site of 1890 conflicts between the Lakota Native American Indians and the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment. The conflicts resulted in the death of at least 150 Indians and 25 soldiers.

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Probably the most well known event in South Dakota is the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Other important events in South Dakota include the South Dakota State Fair, the Lifelight Christian Outdoor Music Festival, Deadwood Jam, and the Buffalo Roundup at Custer State Park. There are many more events in South Dakota. Check out TravelSD.com for information about South Dakota events.

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