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Events on Friday 3 October 1873 1
1873Modoc War endsCaptain Jack executed for Canby's killingThe Modoc War in northern California and Oregon ended after Modoc leader Kintpuash, known as Captain Jack, surrendered following months of resistance from lava-bed strongholds. He was hanged at Fort Klamath on 3 October 1873 for his role in killing US Army General Edward Canby during peace talks.