The temperature on September 5, 1745 was about 22.0 °C. Wind direction mainly south by west. Weather type: geheel betrokken omtrent helder. Source: KNMI
June 16 » War of the Austrian Succession: New England colonial troops under the command of William Pepperrell capture the Fortress of Louisbourg in Louisbourg, New France (Old Style date).
June 28 » A New England colonial army captures the French fortifications at Louisbourg (New Style).
July 26 » The first recorded women's cricket match takes place near Guildford, England.
August 19 » Prince Charles Edward Stuart raises his standard in Glenfinnan: The start of the Second Jacobite Rebellion, known as "the 45".
November 8 » Charles Edward Stuart invades England with an army of ~5000 that would later participate in the Battle of Culloden.
December 6 » Charles Edward Stuart's army begins retreat during the second Jacobite Rising.
Day of death September 26, 1776
The temperature on September 26, 1776 was about 17.0 °C. There was 4 mm of rainWind direction mainly south-southeast. Weather type: betrokken regen. Source: KNMI
June 7 » Richard Henry Lee presents the "Lee Resolution" to the Continental Congress. The motion is seconded by John Adams and will lead to the United States Declaration of Independence.
July 2 » American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts a resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great Britain although the wording of the formal Declaration of Independence is not published until July 4.
August 2 » The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence took place.
September 16 » American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Harlem Heights is fought.
October 28 » American Revolutionary War: British troops attack and capture Chatterton Hill from the Continental Army.
December 7 » Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, arranges to enter the American military as a major general.
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