The Battles of Lexington and Concord

The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. The British troops aimed to capture colonial military supplies stored in Concord. However, the local militia, alerted by Paul Revere and others, confronted the British at Lexington, where the first shots were fired.

This event is famously known as 'the shot heard 'round the world,' symbolizing the start of the fight for American independence and the colonists' determination to stand up against British forces.