March 5, 1770 Boston Massacre (mar 5, 1770 – mar 5, 1770)
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The Boston Massacre was a deadly riot that happened on King Street in Boston. It began as a street brawl between American colonists and a lone British soldier, but quickly escalated to a chaotic, bloody slaughter. The conflict energized anti-British sentiment and paved the way for the American Revolution.
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