18 Americans killed in Pancho Villa raid on Columbus, New Mexico 100 years ago this hour (Mar 9 1916)


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(Thursday, March 9, 1916, 4:15 a.m. local time; during the Battle of Columbus) — More than 400 Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa today attacked Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 Americans.