The temperature on June 17, 1775 was about 18.0 °C. Wind direction mainly north-northwest. Weather type: omtrent helder. Special wheather fenomena: dauw. Source: KNMI
April 14 » The first abolition society in North America is established. The Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage is organized in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Rush.
April 20 » American Revolutionary War: The Siege of Boston begins, following the battles at Lexington and Concord.
June 14 » American Revolutionary War: the Continental Army is established by the Continental Congress, marking the birth of the United States Army.
July 5 » The Second Continental Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition.
August 23 » American Revolutionary War: King George III delivers his Proclamation of Rebellion to the Court of St James's stating that the American colonies have proceeded to a state of open and avowed rebellion.
October 18 » African-American poet Phillis Wheatley is freed from slavery.
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