February 27 » American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina breaks up a Loyalist militia.
March 3 » American Revolutionary War: The first amphibious landing of the United States Marine Corps begins the Battle of Nassau.
August 27 » Battle of Long Island: In what is now Brooklyn, New York, British forces under General William Howe defeat Americans under General George Washington.
September 16 » American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Harlem Heights is fought.
November 16 » American Revolution: The United Provinces (Low Countries) recognize the independence of the United States.
December 7 » Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, arranges to enter the American military as a major general.
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