In 1859, the shooting of a pig on San Juan Island almost sparked war between the U.S. and Britain.

Did you know that a pig once almost started a war? In 1859, an American farmer on San Juan Island, between Vancouver Island and Washington State, shot a British-owned pig that was eating his potatoes. This small act sparked a conflict known as the Pig War between the United States and Britain. Both sides sent troops to the island, raising tensions and preparing for battle. Yet, despite the standoff, no shots were ever fired between the two forces. The conflict was peacefully resolved, making it one of the most unusual and bloodless wars in history. #PigWar #1859History #QuirkyHistory #HistoryBuffs #SanJuanIsland #LearnHistory #HistoricEvents #PeacefulConflict #USBritainHistory