January 15 » American Revolutionary War: New Connecticut (present-day Vermont) declares its independence.
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.
August 6 » American Revolutionary War: The bloody Battle of Oriskany prevents American relief of the Siege of Fort Stanwix.
August 22 » British forces abandon the Siege of Fort Stanwix after hearing rumors of Continental Army reinforcements.
October 4 » American Revolutionary War: Troops under George Washington are repelled by British troops under William Howe.
October 6 » American Revolutionary War: British forces capture Forts Clinton and Montgomery on the Hudson River.
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