April 19th: A Shot, a Sprint, and a Shameful Injustice

On April 19th:

1775 The Revolution Begins at Lexington

In the early morning of April 19, 1775, colonial militia clashed with British troops on Lexington Green—firing the first shots of America’s fight for independence.

1897 The Boston Marathon Is Born

What started with just 15 runners in 1897 became the world’s oldest annual marathon—a symbol of endurance, tradition, and triumph.

1989 The Central Park Five Case Unfolds

A brutal crime, a flawed investigation, and five innocent teens—the story of the Central Park Five exposed deep cracks in America’s justice system.

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