The temperature on August 13, 1776 was about 18.0 °C. There was 66 mm of rainWind direction mainly southwest. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
April 6 » American Revolutionary War: Ships of the Continental Navy fail in their attempt to capture a Royal Navy dispatch boat.
June 7 » Richard Henry Lee presents the "Lee Resolution" to the Continental Congress. The motion is seconded by John Adams and will lead to the United States Declaration of Independence.
June 12 » The Virginia Declaration of Rights is adopted.
September 15 » American Revolutionary War: British forces land at Kip's Bay during the New York Campaign.
September 16 » American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Harlem Heights is fought.
November 16 » American Revolution: The United Provinces (Low Countries) recognize the independence of the United States.
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