February 17 » In Sweden February 17 is followed by March 1 as the country moves from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar.
May 1 » Publication of Species Plantarum by Linnaeus, and the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature.
Day of marriage March 3, 1777
The temperature on March 3, 1777 was about 5.0 °C. Weather type: betrokken mist. Source: KNMI
April 13 » American Revolutionary War: American forces are ambushed and defeated in the Battle of Bound Brook, New Jersey.
June 13 » American Revolutionary War: Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette lands near Charleston, South Carolina, in order to help the Continental Congress to train its army.
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.
September 27 » American Revolution: Lancaster, Pennsylvania becomes the capital of the United States for one day after Congress evacuates Philadelphia.
October 4 » American Revolutionary War: Troops under George Washington are repelled by British troops under William Howe.
December 17 » American Revolution: France formally recognizes the United States.
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