The temperature on November 1, 1775 was about 3.0 °C. There was 22 mm of rainWind direction mainly south east. Weather type: betrokken regen. Source: KNMI
March 8 » An anonymous writer, thought by some to be Thomas Paine, publishes "African Slavery in America", the first article in the American colonies calling for the emancipation of slaves and the abolition of slavery.
June 11 » The American Revolutionary War's first naval engagement, the Battle of Machias, results in the capture of a small British naval vessel.
July 5 » The Second Continental Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition.
July 26 » The office that would later become the United States Post Office Department is established by the Second Continental Congress. Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania takes office as Postmaster General.
September 25 » American Revolution: Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec sets off.
December 31 » American Revolutionary War: Battle of Quebec: British forces repulse an attack by Continental Army General Richard Montgomery.
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