The temperature on April 21, 1775 was about 7.0 °C. Wind direction mainly south east. Weather type: helder. Special wheather fenomena: ijs. Source: KNMI
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.
April 19 » American Revolutionary War: The war begins with an American victory in Concord during the battles of Lexington and Concord.
May 31 » American Revolution: The Mecklenburg Resolves are adopted in the Province of North Carolina.
June 14 » American Revolutionary War: the Continental Army is established by the Continental Congress, marking the birth of the United States Army.
November 10 » The United States Marine Corps is founded at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia by Samuel Nicholas.
December 5 » At Fort Ticonderoga, Henry Knox begins his historic transport of artillery to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Christening day April 23, 1775
The temperature on April 23, 1775 was about 9.0 °C. Wind direction mainly west by south. Weather type: omtrent helder. Source: KNMI
February 9 » American Revolutionary War: The British Parliament declares Massachusetts in rebellion.
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.
July 5 » The Second Continental Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition.
September 17 » American Revolutionary War: The Invasion of Canada begins with the Siege of Fort St. Jean.
September 25 » American Revolution: Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec sets off.
December 9 » American Revolutionary War: British troops lose the Battle of Great Bridge, and leave Virginia soon afterward.
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