The temperature on May 12, 1775 was about 9.0 °C. Wind direction mainly northwest. Weather type: betrokken. Special wheather fenomena: wat dauw. Source: KNMI
August 20 » The Spanish establish the Presidio San Augustin del Tucson in the town that became Tucson, Arizona.
August 23 » American Revolutionary War: King George III delivers his Proclamation of Rebellion to the Court of St James's stating that the American colonies have proceeded to a state of open and avowed rebellion.
September 8 » The unsuccessful Rising of the Priests in Malta.
November 10 » The United States Marine Corps is founded at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia by Samuel Nicholas.
November 13 » American Revolutionary War: Patriot revolutionary forces under Gen. Richard Montgomery occupy Montreal.
December 3 » USSAlfred becomes the first vessel to fly the Grand Union Flag (the precursor to the Stars and Stripes); the flag is hoisted by John Paul Jones.
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