March 5

    What happened on March 5 in history

    3 events fall on March 5, from 1770 to 1953. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on March 5

    1. 1770

      The Boston Massacre

      British soldiers fire into a crowd, killing five and inflaming colonial opinion.

      Read about Boston Tea PartyPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1946

      Churchill's Iron Curtain speech

      At Fulton, Missouri he names the division falling across Europe.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

    3. 1953

      Stalin dies

      The Soviet leader's death at his dacha sets off a scramble for succession.

      Play the 20th century round

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