9 juin 1772 - Gaspee Incident
Description:
HMS Gaspee was a British customs vessel that was enforcing the Navigation Acts in Newport, Rhode Island; it ran aground in shallow water and a group of men attacked, boarded, and torched the ship; increased hostilities between American colonists and British officialsAjouté au bande de temps:
Date:
9 juin 1772
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 253 ans