Historical Events
Hancock's Massacre Day Oration
John Hancock delivers the fourth annual Massacre Day oration, a commemoration of the Boston Massacre, and denounces the presence of British troops in Boston, enhancing Hancock's stature as a leading Patriot
Famous Birthdays
- Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse, Danish organist and composer (Ludlam’s Hule), born in Altona, Duchy of Holstein, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1842)
About March 5, 1774
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 250 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
