February 9 » American Revolutionary War: The British Parliament declares Massachusetts in rebellion.
March 8 » An anonymous writer, thought by some to be Thomas Paine, publishes "African Slavery in America", the first article in the American colonies calling for the emancipation of slaves and the abolition of slavery.
May 31 » American Revolution: The Mecklenburg Resolves are adopted in the Province of North Carolina.
September 8 » The unsuccessful Rising of the Priests in Malta.
September 25 » American Revolution: Ethan Allen surrenders to British forces after attempting to capture Montreal during the Battle of Longue-Pointe.
December 31 » American Revolutionary War: Battle of Quebec: British forces repulse an attack by Continental Army General Richard Montgomery.
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