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1) In 1675, King Philip's War in Massachusetts saw the death of a prominent Native American leader, Metacomet, also known as King Philip.
2) In 1777, the first American flag was flown in battle during the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Cooch's Bridge in Delaware, which had many soldiers from Massachusetts.
3) In 1851, the first women's rights convention in Massachusetts was held in Worcester, led by suffragist Lucy Stone.
4) In 1934, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-3, clinching the American League pennant and advancing to the World Series.
5) In 1991, Detective Thomas Griffin became the first Massachusetts law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty since 1985 when he was shot while on duty in Worcester.
5 Fun Facts About September 19 In Massachusetts History
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