August 16 » American Revolutionary War: The Americans led by General John Stark rout British and Brunswick troops under Friedrich Baum at the Battle of Bennington in Walloomsac, New York.
August 22 » British forces abandon the Siege of Fort Stanwix after hearing rumors of Continental Army reinforcements.
October 4 » American Revolutionary War: Troops under George Washington are repelled by British troops under William Howe.
October 6 » American Revolutionary War: British forces capture Forts Clinton and Montgomery on the Hudson River.
October 22 » American Revolutionary War: American defenders of Fort Mercer on the Delaware River repulse repeated Hessian attacks in the Battle of Red Bank.
December 17 » American Revolution: France formally recognizes the United States.
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