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 20 » The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence is allegedly signed in Charlotte, North Carolina.
May 31 » American Revolution: The Mecklenburg Resolves are adopted in the Province of North Carolina.
July 27 » Founding of the U.S. Army Medical Department: The Second Continental Congress passes legislation establishing "an hospital for an army consisting of 20,000 men."
July 29 » Founding of the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps: General George Washington appoints William Tudor as Judge Advocate of the Continental Army.
September 25 » American Revolution: Ethan Allen surrenders to British forces after attempting to capture Montreal during the Battle of Longue-Pointe.
Weather February 10, 1775
The temperature on February 10, 1775 was about 7.0 °C. Wind direction mainly south-southwest. Weather type: geheel betrokken.
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