Historical Events
Event of Interest
John Hancock delivers the fourth annual Massacre Day oration, a commemoration of the Boston Massacre, and denounces the presence of British troops in Boston, enhancing Hancock's stature as a leading Patriot
Famous Birthdays
- Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse, Danish organist and composer (Ludlam’s Hule), born in Altona, Duchy of Holstein, (now Germany) (d. 1842)
1774 Highlights
About March 5, 1774
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 249 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
