June 21 » In Montreal in New France, a slave known by the French name of Marie-Joseph Angélique is put to death, having been convicted of setting the fire that destroyed much of the city.
Day of death August 20, 1776
The temperature on August 20, 1776 was about 19.0 °C. Wind direction mainly southwest. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Special wheather fenomena: noorderlicht. Source: KNMI
May 4 » Rhode Island becomes the first American colony to renounce allegiance to King George III.
May 15 » American Revolution: The Fifth Virginia Convention instructs its Continental Congress delegation to propose a resolution of independence from Great Britain, paving the way for the United States Declaration of Independence.
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.
August 10 » American Revolutionary War: Word of the United States Declaration of Independence reaches London.
September 22 » Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during the American Revolution.
October 28 » American Revolutionary War: British troops attack and capture Chatterton Hill from the Continental Army.
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