apr 19, 1775 - The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Description:
British soldiers came to Lexington and Concord to collect colonists' weapons and arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock. A shot fired, engaging the colonists and British in battle. The British faced the most loss since many Americans were ready to fight for their independence. The Battle of Lexington and Concord marks the beginning of the American Revolution and is the point of no return because the British and Americans were past reasoning with one another.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 19, 1775
Now
~ 250 years ago