dec 14, 1773 - The Boston Tea Party
Description:
British ships carrying tea from the East India Company arrived at the Boston Harbour, and a group of protestors disguised as First Nations seized the ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into the water. This triggered a series of events that led to the American revolution in 1775.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 14, 1773
Now
~ 252 years ago