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The Irish in Boston

Across the Atlantic: from Famine to War The Irish presence in America dates back to colonial times, when a handful of immigrants came to the New World for greater economic opportunity. Ireland was governed by Great Britain until 1948, when 26 of its 32 counties seceded to form the Republic of Ireland (the six remaining […]

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A participant of the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City, which dates back to 1762, marches down 5th Avenue with an Irish flag. (Credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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How Stereotypes of the Irish Evolved From ‘Criminals’ to Cops

One immigrant group’s journey from outsiders to shaping 20th-century law enforcement.

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Smoke pours from the Cocoanut Grove night club during the fire of Nov. 28, 1942 in the Back Bay section of Boston. (Credit: AP Photo)

The Tragic Story of America’s Deadliest Nightclub Fire

Nearly 500 patrons perished in the 1942 inferno at Boston’s Cocoanut Grove.

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What is Patriots’ Day?

To most Massachusetts residents—and long distance running enthusiasts—the third Monday in April is “Marathon Monday.” The Boston Marathon has shared the limelight in the Bay State with another celebration for the last 120 years: Patriots’ Day. So what is Patriots’ Day, and what does it have to do with the marathon? For the answer, let’s […]

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BOSTON - JANUARY 1: A molasses tank collapsed and caused widespread damage in Boston's North End in January 1919. The incident is commonly referred to as the Great Molasses Flood. (Photo by The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

The Great Molasses Flood of 1919

Sugary-sweet molasses turned deadly on January 15, 1919, when a holding tank burst and sent 2.3 million gallons of the sticky liquid sweeping through the streets of Boston.

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2013

Three people killed, hundreds injured in Boston Marathon bombing

Crime
2011

Notorious Boston mobster Whitey Bulger is arrested

Crime
1941

Ted Williams becomes last MLB player to hit .400

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1897

First Boston Marathon held

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1960

Ted Williams hits home run in last major league at-bat

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2004

Red Sox win first championship since 1918

Sports
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