mar 5, 1770 - Boston Massacre
Description:
British troops were stationed in Boston to protect crown-appointed colonial officials enforcing unpopular legislation; a mob formed around a British sentry, who was verbally abused and harassed; British Army soldiers shot and killed 5 people while under attack by the mob; heavily publicized by leading Patriots to encourage rebellion against British authoritiesAdded to timeline:
Date:
mar 5, 1770
Now
~ 255 years ago