The temperature on February 25, 1775 was about 8.0 °C. Wind direction mainly south-southwest. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Special wheather fenomena: rijp. Source: KNMI
April 14 » The first abolition society in North America is established. The Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage is organized in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Rush.
April 20 » American Revolutionary War: The Siege of Boston begins, following the battles at Lexington and Concord.
May 10 » American Revolutionary War: The Second Continental Congress takes place in Philadelphia.
September 8 » The unsuccessful Rising of the Priests in Malta.
September 17 » American Revolutionary War: The Invasion of Canada begins with the Siege of Fort St. Jean.
October 18 » African-American poet Phillis Wheatley is freed from slavery.
Christening day March 19, 1775
The temperature on March 19, 1775 was about 14.0 °C. There was 44 mm of rainWind direction mainly west-southwest. Weather type: regen. Source: KNMI
February 26 » The British East India Company factory on Balambangan Island is destroyed by Moro pirates.
September 25 » American Revolution: Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec sets off.
October 27 » King George III expands on his Proclamation of Rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies in his speech from the throne at the opening of Parliament.
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.
December 9 » American Revolutionary War: British troops lose the Battle of Great Bridge, and leave Virginia soon afterward.
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