The temperature on October 14, 1775 was about 14.0 °C. There was 22 mm of rainWind direction mainly south-southwest. Weather type: regen betrokken. Source: KNMI
April 20 » American Revolutionary War: The Siege of Boston begins, following the battles at Lexington and Concord.
June 11 » The American Revolutionary War's first naval engagement, the Battle of Machias, results in the capture of a small British naval vessel.
July 29 » Founding of the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps: General George Washington appoints William Tudor as Judge Advocate of the Continental Army.
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 9 » American Revolutionary War: British troops lose the Battle of Great Bridge, and leave Virginia soon afterward.
Christening day November 26, 1775
The temperature on November 26, 1775 was about 3.0 °C. Wind direction mainly east. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
April 19 » American Revolutionary War: The war begins with an American victory in Concord during the battles of Lexington and Concord.
June 14 » American Revolutionary War: the Continental Army is established by the Continental Congress, marking the birth of the United States Army.
September 8 » The unsuccessful Rising of the Priests in Malta.
September 25 » American Revolution: Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec sets off.
November 13 » American Revolutionary War: Patriot revolutionary forces under Gen. Richard Montgomery occupy Montreal.
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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