August 1877

Thursday 09:

Near Big Hole River in Montana, a small band of Nez Percé Indians who refused government orders to move to a reservation, clash with the United States Army. The army lost 29 soldiers and Indians lost 89 warriors in a US Army win.

Sunday 12:

Asaph Hall discovers Deimos

Wednesday 15:

"Mary Had a Little Lamb"

Friday 17:

Arizona blacksmith F.P. Cahill is fatally wounded by Billy the Kid. Cahill will die the next day, becoming the first person killed by the Kid.

Saturday 18:

Asaph Hall discovers Martian moon Phobos.