March 5, 1770

March 5, 1770, is known for the Boston Massacre, a tense conflict in colonial America. British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists protesting British policies, killing five people. This incident heightened anti-British feelings and became a powerful symbol of colonial resistance. It played a significant role in escalating tensions leading up to the American Revolutionary War. The event was widely publicized and used as propaganda to rally support for independence from British rule.