The temperature on May 5, 1776 was about 8.0 °C. There was 88 mm of rainWind direction mainly west-southwest. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
March 9 » The Wealth of Nations by Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith is published.
April 7 » Captain John Barry and the USSLexington captures the Edward.
June 11 » The Continental Congress appoints Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston to the Committee of Five to draft a declaration of independence.
July 12 » Captain James Cook begins his third voyage.
September 22 » Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during the American Revolution.
December 7 » Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, arranges to enter the American military as a major general.
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