January 26 » For the first time, the Ottoman Empire permanently cedes territory to the Christian powers.
February 16 » First Leopoldine Diploma is issued by the Holy Roman Emperor, recognizing the Greek Catholic clergy enjoyed the same privileges as Roman Catholic priests in the Principality of Transylvania.
March 30 » Guru Gobind Singh establishes the Khalsa in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab.
April 14 » Khalsa: The Sikh religion was formalised as the Khalsa - the brotherhood of Warrior-Saints - by Guru Gobind Singh in northern India, in accordance with the Nanakshahi calendar.
Day of death November 7, 1776
The temperature on November 7, 1776 was about 5.0 °C. Wind direction mainly south east. Weather type: helder. Source: KNMI
April 7 » Captain John Barry and the USSLexington captures the Edward.
May 19 » American Revolutionary War: A Continental Army garrison surrenders in the Battle of The Cedars.
August 27 » Battle of Long Island: In what is now Brooklyn, New York, British forces under General William Howe defeat Americans under General George Washington.
September 9 » The Continental Congress officially names its union of states the United States.
September 22 » Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during the American Revolution.
November 16 » American Revolution: The United Provinces (Low Countries) recognize the independence of the United States.
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