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250 years ago today (March 5, 1776), the Continental Army near Boston occupied the Dorchester Heights and positioned the cannon from Ft. Ticonderoga, thereby forcing the British fleet and army out of Boston.
https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/revolutionary-war/250-years-ago-day
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250 Years Ago on This Day

Follow George Washington in real time as he takes command of the Continental Army and leads the fight for liberty against Great Britain.

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DecaturNature Mar 6

256 years ago today (March 5, 1770) , British soldiers opened fire on Boston residents who were harassing them, killing 5 -- known as the Boston massacre.

Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-boston-massacre/id1591095413?i=1000751249805

Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Massacre
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The Boston Massacre

Podcast Episode · History Daily · 5 March · 17m

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