1. Boston Tea Party Ship Arrives (1773)

On July 3rd, 1773, the brig Dartmouth, carrying 114 chests of tea, arrived in Boston Harbor. The arrival of this shipment would lead to the Boston Tea Party, a political protest against the British government and the East India Company by American patriots.

2. Continental Army Retreats from Boston (1775)

On July 3rd, 1775, the Continental Army under the command of George Washington began a strategic retreat from Boston. British forces had been surrounding the city since April, and Washington realized that a direct confrontation would be futile. The retreat allowed Washington to preserve his army and regroup for future battles.

3. Abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison is Born (1805)

On July 3rd, 1805, William Lloyd Garrison was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Garrison is best known for his work as an abolitionist and his founding of the newspaper The Liberator, which became a platform for anti-slavery views in the 19th century.

4. First Electric Streetcar Runs in Boston (1889)

On July 3rd, 1889, the first electric streetcar in Boston began running. The streetcar replaced the old horse-drawn carriages and was a major technological advancement that revolutionized urban transportation.

5. Boston Red Sox Pitcher Throws a No-Hitter (1983)

On July 3rd, 1983, Boston Red Sox pitcher Dave Righetti threw a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. A no-hitter occurs when a pitcher prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit for an entire game. Righetti's no-hitter was the first in Yankees history since 1956.