12 h, mar 5, 1770 y - Boston Massacre
Description:
Angered by the presence of troops and Britain's colonial policy, a crowd began harassing a group of soldiers guarding the customs house. A soldier was knocked down by a snowball and shot his musket, creating a riot in the crowd which kills five civilians.Added to timeline:
Date:
12 h, mar 5, 1770 y
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~ 255 years ago