apr 9, 1776 - Lexington & Concord (1775)
Description:
The first battles of the American Revolutionary War. British troops were sent to confiscate colonial weapons, but they were met with resistance by colonial militia in Lexington and Concord. The “shot heard ’round the world” marked the beginning of open conflict.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 9, 1776
Now
~ 249 years ago