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.
July 6 » American Revolutionary War: Siege of Fort Ticonderoga: After a bombardment by British artillery under General John Burgoyne, American forces retreat from Fort Ticonderoga, New York.
August 16 » American Revolutionary War: The Americans led by General John Stark rout British and Brunswick troops under Friedrich Baum at the Battle of Bennington in Walloomsac, New York.
September 19 » American Revolutionary War: British forces win a tactically expensive victory over the Continental Army in the First Battle of Saratoga.
November 17 » Articles of Confederation (United States) are submitted to the states for ratification.
December 17 » American Revolution: France formally recognizes the United States.
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