The temperature on June 4, 1775 was about 16.0 °C. Wind direction mainly east by north. Weather type: helder. Special wheather fenomena: dauw. Source: KNMI
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 20 » American Revolutionary War: The Siege of Boston begins, following the battles at Lexington and Concord.
October 13 » The Continental Congress establishes the Continental Navy (predecessor of the United States Navy).
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.
December 5 » At Fort Ticonderoga, Henry Knox begins his historic transport of artillery to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
December 9 » American Revolutionary War: British troops lose the Battle of Great Bridge, and leave Virginia soon afterward.
Christening day June 18, 1775
The temperature on June 18, 1775 was about 18.0 °C. Wind direction mainly northwest. Weather type: betrokken. Special wheather fenomena: wat dauw. Source: KNMI
April 19 » American Revolutionary War: The war begins with an American victory in Concord during the battles of Lexington and Concord.
July 27 » Founding of the U.S. Army Medical Department: The Second Continental Congress passes legislation establishing "an hospital for an army consisting of 20,000 men."
September 11 » Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec leaves Cambridge, Massachusetts.
September 17 » American Revolutionary War: The Invasion of Canada begins with the Siege of Fort St. Jean.
October 13 » The Continental Congress establishes the Continental Navy (predecessor of the United States Navy).
December 3 » USSAlfred becomes the first vessel to fly the Grand Union Flag (the precursor to the Stars and Stripes); the flag is hoisted by John Paul Jones.
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