The temperature on October 9, 1776 was about 12.0 °C. There was 90 mm of rainWind direction mainly north west from. Weather type: omtrent helder. Source: KNMI
January 1 » American Revolutionary War: Norfolk, Virginia is burned by combined Royal Navy and Continental Army action.
March 17 » American Revolution: The British Army evacuates Boston, ending the Siege of Boston, after George Washington and Henry Knox place artillery in positions overlooking the city.
May 15 » American Revolution: The Fifth Virginia Convention instructs its Continental Congress delegation to propose a resolution of independence from Great Britain, paving the way for the United States Declaration of Independence.
September 22 » Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during the American Revolution.
October 28 » American Revolutionary War: British troops attack and capture Chatterton Hill from the Continental Army.
December 7 » Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, arranges to enter the American military as a major general.
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