Group Marks Anniversary of 1770 Boston Massacre
Associated Press
BOSTON —
The Boston Equal Rights League commemorated the 217th anniversary of the Boston Massacre on Thursday at the spot where the skirmish took place. The event also honored Crispus Attucks, a fugitive slave who was one of five men killed by British soldiers on March 5, 1770. The five are considered the first casualties of the American Revolution.
More to Read
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
