The temperature on April 24, 1777 was about 5.0 °C. Wind direction mainly west by south. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Special wheather fenomena: weerlicht. Source: KNMI
April 27 » American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Ridgefield: A British invasion force engages and defeats Continental Army regulars and militia irregulars at Ridgefield, Connecticut.
September 26 » American Revolution: British troops occupy Philadelphia.
September 27 » American Revolution: Lancaster, Pennsylvania becomes the capital of the United States for one day after Congress evacuates Philadelphia.
October 6 » American Revolutionary War: British forces capture Forts Clinton and Montgomery on the Hudson River.
December 17 » American Revolution: France formally recognizes the United States.
December 18 » The United States celebrates its first Thanksgiving, marking the recent victory by the American rebels over British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga in October.
Day of death May 16, 1778
The temperature on May 16, 1778 was about 16.0 °C. Wind direction mainly southwest. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
February 6 » American Revolutionary War: In Paris the Treaty of Alliance and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce are signed by the United States and France signaling official recognition of the new republic.
February 9 » Rhode Island becomes the fourth US state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.
May 12 » Heinrich XI, count of the Principality of Reuss-Greiz, is elevated to Prince by Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor.
July 27 » American Revolution: First Battle of Ushant: British and French fleets fight to a standoff.
November 26 » In the Hawaiian Islands, Captain James Cook becomes the first European to visit Maui.
December 29 » American Revolutionary War: Three thousand British soldiers under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell capture Savannah, Georgia.
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