The temperature on July 24, 1775 was about 20.0 °C. There was 22 mm of rainWind direction mainly southwest. Weather type: donder weerlicht regen zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
June 11 » The American Revolutionary War's first naval engagement, the Battle of Machias, results in the capture of a small British naval vessel.
June 14 » American Revolutionary War: the Continental Army is established by the Continental Congress, marking the birth of the United States Army.
July 8 » The Olive Branch Petition is signed by the Continental Congress of the Thirteen Colonies of North America.
July 26 » The office that would later become the United States Post Office Department is established by the Second Continental Congress. Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania takes office as Postmaster General.
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.
Christening day July 24, 1778
The temperature on July 24, 1778 was about 18.0 °C. There was 48 mm of rainWind direction mainly west-southwest. Weather type: betrokken regen. Source: KNMI
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