The temperature on October 28, 1775 was about 12.0 °C. There was 48 mm of rainWind direction mainly northwest. Weather type: betrokken regen. 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.
May 10 » American Revolutionary War: The Second Continental Congress takes place in Philadelphia.
June 17 » American Revolutionary War: Colonists inflict heavy casualties on British forces while losing the Battle of Bunker Hill.
July 5 » The Second Continental Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition.
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.
October 18 » American Revolutionary War: The Burning of Falmouth (now Portland, Maine).
Christening day November 19, 1775
The temperature on November 19, 1775 was about 4.0 °C. There was 44 mm of rainWind direction mainly north-northwest. Weather type: omtrent helder. Source: KNMI
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