Historical Events
The Boston Massacre
Boston Massacre (Incident on King Street): British soldiers kill 5 men in a crowd throwing snowballs, stones and sticks at them. African American Crispus Attucks 1st to die; later held up as early black martyr. Massacre galvanizes anti-British feelings.
Famous Deaths
Crispus Attucks (c. 1723-1770)
possible slave, is 1st of 5 killed during Boston Massacre at beginning of the American Revolution
Died in 1770 1770 Highlights
About March 5, 1770
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 254 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
