Tombstone Timeline ( Real )

birth
March 19, 1848

Birth of Wyatt Earp

Wyatt Earp, the famous lawman and central figure in the events depicted in Tombstone, is born.

birth
August 14, 1851

Birth of Doc Holliday

John Henry 'Doc' Holliday, a gambler, gunfighter, and friend of Wyatt Earp, is born.

historical_event
October 26, 1881

The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

A famous 30-second shootout between lawmen Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and the outlaw Cowboys in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, marking a pivotal event in the American Old West.

career
Circa 1876

Wyatt Earp becomes a lawman in Dodge City

Wyatt Earp gains experience as a lawman in Dodge City before moving to Tombstone.

historical_event
Early 1880s

The Clanton Gang activities in Arizona

The outlaw cowboy gang, including members involved in the O.K. Corral gunfight, engage in cattle rustling and other crimes in the Tombstone area.

film_release
December 25, 1993

Release of the movie Tombstone

The Western film 'Tombstone' is released, portraying the events around the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the lives of the Earp brothers.

Tombstone Timeline ( Fictional )

arrival
1880

Wyatt Earp arrives in Tombstone

Wyatt Earp arrives in the town of Tombstone with his brothers after leaving Dodge City.

law_enforcement
Late 1880

Wyatt takes job as lawman

Wyatt Earp is appointed as a deputy marshal in Tombstone to help bring law and order.

conflict
Late 1880 - early 1881

Conflict begins between Earps and Cowboys

Tensions escalate between the Earp brothers and the outlaw Cowboys gang led by Ike Clanton.

arrival
Late 1880

Doc Holliday arrives in Tombstone

Doc Holliday comes to Tombstone and reunites with Wyatt Earp, becoming his close ally.

assassination
March 18, 1882

Murder of Morgan Earp

Morgan Earp is assassinated by Cowboys while playing billiards in Tombstone.

attack
December 28, 1881

Attack on Virgil Earp

Virgil Earp is ambushed and seriously wounded, leading to the Earps seeking vengeance.

vendetta
March 20, 1882

Earp Vendetta Ride begins

Wyatt Earp leads a posse to hunt down and kill those responsible for attacking his brothers.

final_conflict
March 1882

Final showdown with Cowboys

Wyatt Earp and his posse eliminate remaining outlaw threats in intense gunfights.

departure
Mid 1882

Wyatt Earp leaves Tombstone

After avenging his brothers, Wyatt Earp departs from Tombstone, ending his lawman days there.