oct 20, 1774 - The First Continental Congress passes the Continental Association, a colony-wide boycotting of British goods
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Theater performances in the American colonies were also halted on the Congresses recommendation that the member colonies "discountenance and discourage all horse racing and all kinds of gaming, cock fighting, exhibitions of shows, plays, and other expensive diversions and entertainments."Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 20, 1774
Now
~ 250 years ago