March 9 » The Wealth of Nations by Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith is published.
April 7 » Captain John Barry and the USSLexington captures the Edward.
April 12 » American Revolution: With the Halifax Resolves, the North Carolina Provincial Congress authorizes its Congressional delegation to vote for independence from Britain.
June 12 » The Virginia Declaration of Rights is adopted.
September 9 » The Continental Congress officially names its union of states the United States.
December 5 » Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest academic honor society in the U.S., holds its first meeting at the College of William & Mary.
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