April 19, 1775 was the date of the Battles of Lexington and Concord in the subsequent Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Specifically, the fighting in this first armed conflict between the British regulars and the colonial Patriots was not limited to just those two historic towns. It actually extended into the nearby towns of Menotomy (present day Arlington), Lincoln, and Cambridge. It ended with the withdrawal of the British. It was the point of no return for both sides in the struggle that ultimately led to the founding of the United States of America.
Both battles occurred on April 19, 1775.
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On 19 April 1775.
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The first shots of the American Revolutionary war took place in Lexington, Massachusetts.
The Revolutionary War began at 1775 with the battle of Lexington and Concord.
The events at concord changed the conflict between great Britain by the British were forced to retreat to Boston and the events effected the colonists by although Revere had been arrested, the colonists of Concord were warned by another rider.
I'm pretty sure it's about the start of the American Revolutionary War. The imagery is that of men going to battle, and the mention of blood in Concord, Lexington and of April all harken April 19, 1775 the date of the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
Traditionally it was designated as APRIL 19 in observance of the anniversary of the Battle of Lexiton and Concord , the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. Since 1969, however, the holiday has been observed on the third Monday in April, providing a three-day long weekend. It is also a school holiday for many local colleges and universities, both public and private The third Monday in April, a holiday in Maine and Massachusetts commemorating the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, which began the American Revolution.. * 2008: Monday, APRIL 21http://www.answers.com/topic/april-21 * 2009: Monday, APRIL 20 * 2010: Monday, APRIL 19 * 2011: Monday, APRIL 18 * 2012: Monday, APRIL 17http://www.answers.com/topic/april-16
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The American Revolution began with the "Shot heard around the World" in the Battle of Lexington and Concord on 19 April 1775 and ends with the surrender of General Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown on 19 October 1781.
Lafayette commemorative halves were issued in 1900. The only commemorative half dollar with that dual date was struck to honor the battle of Lexington and Concord. Please see the Related Question for more information.