The temperature on August 3, 1777 was about 15.0 °C. There was 26 mm of rainWind direction mainly west-southwest. Weather type: betrokken regen. Source: KNMI
July 7 » American forces retreating from Fort Ticonderoga are defeated in the Battle of Hubbardton.
September 3 » American Revolutionary War: During the Battle of Cooch's Bridge, the Flag of the United States is flown in battle for the first time.
September 27 » American Revolution: Lancaster, Pennsylvania becomes the capital of the United States for one day after Congress evacuates Philadelphia.
October 4 » American Revolutionary War: Troops under George Washington are repelled by British troops under William Howe.
December 17 » American Revolution: France formally recognizes the United States.
December 19 » American Revolutionary War: George Washington's Continental Army goes into winter quarters at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
Christening day August 17, 1777
The temperature on August 17, 1777 was about 18.0 °C. There was 26 mm of rainWind direction mainly north-northwest. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
April 26 » Sybil Ludington, aged 16, rode 40 miles (64km) to alert American colonial forces to the approach of the British regular forces
June 14 » The Second Continental Congress passes the Flag Act of 1777 adopting the Stars and Stripes as the Flag of the United States.
July 6 » American Revolutionary War: Siege of Fort Ticonderoga: After a bombardment by British artillery under General John Burgoyne, American forces retreat from Fort Ticonderoga, New York.
September 3 » American Revolutionary War: During the Battle of Cooch's Bridge, the Flag of the United States is flown in battle for the first time.
October 7 » American Revolutionary War: The Americans defeat the British in the Second Battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Bemis Heights.
November 17 » Articles of Confederation (United States) are submitted to the states for ratification.
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