Historical event · March 5, 1770

Boston Massacre (1770)

Name: Boston Massacre (1770)
Start: 1770

On March 5, 1770, British soldiers fired into a crowd of civilians, killing five people, including Crispus Attucks, near the Old State House.

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Date: March 5, 1770
Public connections: 1
Sources: 3

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Review date: 2026-08-23

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