January 1 » General George Washington hoists the first United States flag; the Grand Union Flag at Prospect Hill.
May 15 » American Revolution: The Fifth Virginia Convention instructs its Continental Congress delegation to propose a resolution of independence from Great Britain, paving the way for the United States Declaration of Independence.
June 12 » The Virginia Declaration of Rights is adopted.
July 12 » Captain James Cook begins his third voyage.
October 28 » American Revolutionary War: British troops attack and capture Chatterton Hill from the Continental Army.
November 16 » American Revolutionary War: British and Hessian units capture Fort Washington from the Patriots.
Christening day March 31, 1776
The temperature on March 31, 1776 was about 13.0 °C. Wind direction mainly west. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
March 28 » Juan Bautista de Anza finds the site for the Presidio of San Francisco.
June 28 » American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day.
June 28 » American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hanged for mutiny and sedition.
July 12 » Captain James Cook begins his third voyage.
September 16 » American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Harlem Heights is fought.
September 22 » Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during the American Revolution.
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