The temperature on October 12, 1775 was about 17.0 °C. There was 22 mm of rainWind direction mainly southwest. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
May 10 » American Revolutionary War: The Second Continental Congress takes place in Philadelphia.
May 31 » American Revolution: The Mecklenburg Resolves are adopted in the Province of North Carolina.
July 5 » The Second Continental Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition.
September 25 » American Revolution: Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec sets off.
September 25 » American Revolution: Ethan Allen surrenders to British forces after attempting to capture Montreal during the Battle of Longue-Pointe.
December 5 » At Fort Ticonderoga, Henry Knox begins his historic transport of artillery to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Christening day October 29, 1775
The temperature on October 29, 1775 was about 9.0 °C. Wind direction mainly north by west. Weather type: omtrent helder. Special wheather fenomena: rijp. Source: KNMI
February 9 » American Revolutionary War: The British Parliament declares Massachusetts in rebellion.
April 19 » American Revolutionary War: The war begins with an American victory in Concord during the battles of Lexington and Concord.
July 3 » American Revolutionary War: George Washington takes command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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.
August 20 » The Spanish establish the Presidio San Augustin del Tucson in the town that became Tucson, Arizona.
October 27 » King George III expands on his Proclamation of Rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies in his speech from the throne at the opening of Parliament.
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