On this day in 1876, legendary lawman “Wild Bill” Hickok was shot in the back of the head while playing poker.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1876, legendary lawman “Wild Bill” Hickok was shot in the back of the head while playing poker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1876, legendary lawman “Wild Bill” Hickok was shot in the back of the head while playing poker.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

American gunfighter “Wild Bill” Hickok is killed during a card game - August 2nd, 1876

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

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American gunfighter “Wild Bill” Hickok is killed during a card game - August 2nd, 1876

American gunfighter “Wild Bill” Hickok is killed during a card game - August 2nd, 1876