Historical Events
The Shot Heard Round the World
American Revolution begins in Lexington, Massachusetts, with the "Shot Heard Round the World" fired later that day in Concord
- Minutemen Capt John Parker orders not to fire unless fired upon
- New England militiamen begin the siege of Boston, hemming in the British army garrison
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
Paul Revere, William Dawes and Samuel Prescott are captured by British troops riding from Lexington to Concord, Prescott escapes to warn Concord as does Dawes who acts as a decoy [1]
About April 19, 1775
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 249 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
