June 13 » American Revolutionary War: Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette lands near Charleston, South Carolina, in order to help the Continental Congress to train its army.
July 7 » American forces retreating from Fort Ticonderoga are defeated in the Battle of Hubbardton.
August 6 » American Revolutionary War: The bloody Battle of Oriskany prevents American relief of the Siege of Fort Stanwix.
September 27 » American Revolution: Lancaster, Pennsylvania becomes the capital of the United States for one day after Congress evacuates Philadelphia.
October 17 » American Revolutionary War: British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at Saratoga, New York.
November 17 » Articles of Confederation (United States) are submitted to the states for ratification.
Christening day February 1, 1778
The temperature on February 1, 1778 was about -1.0 °C. Wind direction mainly east. Weather type: betrokken mist. Source: KNMI
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