The temperature on August 30, 1776 was about 16.0 °C. There was 44 mm of rainWind direction mainly south-southwest. Weather type: omtrent helder. Source: KNMI
January 1 » General George Washington hoists the first United States flag; the Grand Union Flag at Prospect Hill.
March 9 » The Wealth of Nations by Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith is published.
June 8 » American Revolutionary War: American attackers are driven back at the Battle of Trois-Rivières.
September 21 » Part of New York City is burned shortly after being occupied by British forces.
October 28 » American Revolutionary War: British troops attack and capture Chatterton Hill from the Continental Army.
December 5 » Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest academic honor society in the U.S., holds its first meeting at the College of William & Mary.
Christening day September 1, 1776
The temperature on September 1, 1776 was about 19.0 °C. There was 26 mm of rainWind direction mainly west-southwest. Weather type: omtrent helder. Source: KNMI
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