April 19, 1775Reputable sourceWell documented
Lexington and Concord: the Revolution begins
On the timeline · around April 19, 1775 ·
What happened
British troops marching to seize colonial arms met militia at Lexington and Concord — "the shot heard round the world."
Why it matters
The war for independence started here, a year before it was declared.
Sources
- US National Park Service. Minute Man National Historical Park · Reputable source