mar 5, 1770 - Boston Massacre
Description:
The colonists were angered by the presence of British soldiers in the area. A crowd began harassing a group of soldiers guarding the customs house; a soldier was knocked down by a snowball and discharged his musket, sparking a volley into the crowd which kills five civilians.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 5, 1770
Now
~ 255 years ago