The temperature on August 23, 1775 was about 18.0 °C. Wind direction mainly west-southwest. Weather type: omtrent helder. Special wheather fenomena: wat dauw. Source: KNMI
May 20 » The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence is allegedly signed in Charlotte, North Carolina.
July 5 » The Second Continental Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition.
September 8 » The unsuccessful Rising of the Priests in Malta.
September 25 » American Revolution: Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec sets off.
October 13 » The Continental Congress establishes the Continental Navy (predecessor of the United States Navy).
December 3 » USSAlfred becomes the first vessel to fly the Grand Union Flag (the precursor to the Stars and Stripes); the flag is hoisted by John Paul Jones.
Christening day August 27, 1775
The temperature on August 27, 1775 was about 18.0 °C. There was 4 mm of rainWind direction mainly west by south. Weather type: regen betrokken. Special wheather fenomena: wat dauw. Source: KNMI
June 14 » American Revolutionary War: the Continental Army is established by the Continental Congress, marking the birth of the United States Army.
July 27 » Founding of the U.S. Army Medical Department: The Second Continental Congress passes legislation establishing "an hospital for an army consisting of 20,000 men."
July 29 » Founding of the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps: General George Washington appoints William Tudor as Judge Advocate of the Continental Army.
September 8 » The unsuccessful Rising of the Priests in Malta.
September 17 » American Revolutionary War: The Invasion of Canada begins with the Siege of Fort St. Jean.
November 10 » The United States Marine Corps is founded at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia by Samuel Nicholas.
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