mar 5, 1770 - The Boston Massacre
Description:
The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770 when British soldiers in Boston opened fire on a group of American colonists killing five men. Prior to the Boston Massacre the British had instituted a number of new taxes on the American colonies including taxes on tea, glass, paper, paint, and lead.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 5, 1770
Now
~ 255 years ago