The temperature on May 11, 1776 was about 14.0 °C. Wind direction mainly north-northeast. Weather type: omtrent helder. Special wheather fenomena: noorderlicht. Source: KNMI
March 3 » American Revolutionary War: The first amphibious landing of the United States Marine Corps begins the Battle of Nassau.
June 11 » The Continental Congress appoints Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston to the Committee of Five to draft a declaration of independence.
June 12 » The Virginia Declaration of Rights is adopted.
September 15 » American Revolutionary War: British forces land at Kip's Bay during the New York Campaign.
November 16 » American Revolution: The United Provinces (Low Countries) recognize the independence of the United States.
December 26 » American Revolutionary War: In the Battle of Trenton, the Continental Army attacks and successfully defeats a garrison of Hessian forces.
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