The gunfight at the O.K. Corral on October 26, 1881, stands as one of the most iconic moments in the American West, forever altering the legacy of Wyatt Earp. This particular event was born out of escalating tensions between Wyatt Earp and a group of local cowboys led by Ike Clanton. The confrontation unfolded in a dusty lot near the saloons of Tombstone and involved Wyatt, his brothers, and friend Doc Holliday facing off against Clanton and his associates. The battle lasted merely thirty seconds but resulted in the deaths of three men, dramatically intensifying the violent atmosphere already prevalent in the region.
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