apr 19, 1775 - The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Description:
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was a brief and bloody battle won by the colonists. Nicknamed "the shot heard round the world", this battle resulted in 70 dead and 170 wounded.-This event set the stage for further events as the first battle in the Revolutionary War.
-This event shows the hand of Providence in history as the catalyst for the Revolution and eventually, the freedom of America.
-This event is the direct outcome of Paul Revere's Midnight Ride & the British expedition into Lexington and Concord to attempt to seize the colonist's weapons and suppress rebellion in the Colonies.
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 19, 1775
Now
~ 250 years ago