Declaration of Independence Events By NickWest Oct 25, 1760 George III becomes King Sep 29, 1764 Sugar Act Nov 1, 1765 Stamp Act Mar 18, 1766 The Declaratory Act Jun 29, 1767 Townsend Acts Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre Apr 12, 1770 Repeal of the Townsend Act Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Jun 1, 1774 The Boston Port Act Jun 22, 1774 Quebec Act Apr 18, 1775 Paul Revere's ride Apr 19, 1775 The Battle of Lexington and Concord Jan 10, 1776 Common Sense is Published Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence Aug 2, 1776 Final Signing of the Declaration of Independence