The temperature on September 21, 1775 was about 17.0 °C. Wind direction mainly south east. Weather type: helder. Special wheather fenomena: veel dauw. Source: KNMI
February 9 » American Revolutionary War: The British Parliament declares Massachusetts in rebellion.
April 14 » The first abolition society in North America is established. The Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage is organized in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Rush.
April 18 » American Revolution: The British advancement by sea begins; Paul Revere and other riders warn the countryside of the troop movements.
April 20 » American Revolutionary War: The Siege of Boston begins, following the battles at Lexington and Concord.
July 8 » The Olive Branch Petition is signed by the Continental Congress of the Thirteen Colonies of North America.
November 10 » The United States Marine Corps is founded at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia by Samuel Nicholas.
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