On this day in 1770, a brawl broke out in Boston and turned into a deadly fight. The fight, which became known as the Boston Massacre, helped pave the way for the American Revolution

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1770, a brawl broke out in Boston and turned into a deadly fight. The fight, which became known as the Boston Massacre, helped pave the way for the American Revolution

Boston Massacre - March 5, 1770

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On this day in 1859, the world famous Big Ben clock bell rang out over London for the first time. 

On this day in 1859, the world famous Big Ben clock bell rang out over London for the first time.

London's Big Ben rings out for the first time - May 31st, 1859

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On this day in 1593, English playwright Christoper Marlowe was stabbed to death in a London tavern.

On this day in 1593, English playwright Christoper Marlowe was stabbed to death in a London tavern.

Christopher Marlowe is killed in a tavern brawl - May 30th, 1593

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On this day in 1913, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet “The Rite of Spring” made its inauspicious debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. 

On this day in 1913, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet “The Rite of Spring” made its inauspicious debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris.

The premiere of Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" sparks a near riot in Paris - May 29th, 1913

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Boston Massacre - March 5, 1770

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