The H2 (History 2) channel has been airing this wonderful series with host Henry Rollings called "10 Things You Don't Know About..." on a variety of interesting topics. Fabulous series that spotlights little-known facts. Today, I'll highlight episode #5 in season 1 that focuses on the famous gunfight at the OK Corral.
"10 Things You Don't Know About the OK Corral with Henry Rollins"
Description:
The OK Corral was the site of the world's most famous Wild West gunfight. But the shootout didn't actually happen at the OK Corral, Wyatt Earp was more of a pimp than a lawman, and Doc Holliday didn't die with his boots on. Historian David Eisenbach heads straight to the scene of the crime to unearth what you don't know about the gunfight at the OK Corral.
Highlights:
The famous gun battle took place behind the OK Corral in a vacant lot on October 26, 1881
Wyatt Earp, Doc Holiday, Virgil Earp, and Morgan Earp versus Bill Clanton, Ike Clanton, Frank McLaury, and Tom McLaury
Wyatt Earp worked in Tombstone as a guard for Wells Fargo
July 1880, 6 U.S. Army mules were stolen and found on the McLaury ranch. This was considered a Federal Offense.
The gunfight only took 30 seconds.
Billy Clanton and Tom McLaury died. Frank McLaury was shot. Morgan Earp was shot in the shoulder.
December 28, 1881 - the cowboys took revenge and shot Virgil Earp.
March 18, 1882 - Morgan Earp was shot dead while playing pool
Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday flee to Colorado.
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