Young Guns Timeline ( Real )

film_release
July 29, 1988

Release of "Young Guns"

The movie "Young Guns" was released, depicting a fictionalized account of Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War.

film_production
1987

Filming of "Young Guns"

Production for the movie "Young Guns" took place, involving actors such as Emilio Estevez portraying Billy the Kid.

Young Guns Timeline ( Fictional )

recruitment
Spring 1878

Billy the Kid Joins Regulators

William H. Bonney, known as Billy the Kid, joins a group called the Regulators to seek justice for the murder of John Tunstall.

conflict
Summer 1878

Regulators Confront Murphy and Thatcher

The Regulators attempt to arrest Murphy and Thatcher for their crimes against Tunstall, escalating tensions between cattle barons.

murder
Late 1877

Tunstall's Murder

John Tunstall is murdered, triggering the Regulators' vendetta against the Murphy-Thatcher faction.

battle
Summer 1878

Regulators Win Battle at Lincoln

The Regulators engage in a gun battle at Lincoln, asserting their stance against corrupt law enforcement.

outlaw_declaration
Late 1878

Billy the Kid Becomes Outlaw

Billy the Kid is declared an outlaw by the government due to his actions with the Regulators.

climax
Winter 1878

Regulators Face Final Confrontation

The remaining Regulators prepare for a final showdown against their enemies and the law.