April 19 in American History
British regulars marched on Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts to seize colonial weapons. Militiamen met them on the town greens, shots were fired, and the American Revolution had begun. By day's end the British were in a running retreat back to Boston, harassed the whole way by ordinary farmers with muskets.
In 1775: the shot heard round the world. British regulars marched on Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts to seize colonial weapons.
British regulars marched on Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts to seize colonial weapons. Militiamen met them on the town greens, shots were fired, and the American Revolution had begun. By day's end the British were in a running retreat back to Boston, harassed the whole way by ordinary farmers with muskets.
Yes — April 19 marks the anniversary of Lexington & Concord, dating to 1775. The shot heard round the world — the Revolution begins.
The Daily Poll · Weigh In
What made the Revolution possible, above all?
Opinion, not a quiz — no wrong answer.
★ Forge Your Freedom
Your Freedom Score puts a number on it — 60 seconds, free. See how you rank, then get a history moment like this in your brief every day.
Take the Free Assessment →