January 31 » The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Lock Hospital.
May 14 » War of the Austrian Succession: A British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats the French at the First Battle of Cape Finisterre.
October 25 » War of the Austrian Succession: A British fleet under Admiral Edward Hawke defeats the French at the Second Battle of Cape Finisterre.
Day of marriage April 24, 1777
The temperature on April 24, 1777 was about 5.0 °C. Wind direction mainly west by south. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Special wheather fenomena: weerlicht. Source: KNMI
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 31 » The U.S. Second Continental Congress passes a resolution that the services of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette "be accepted, and that, in consideration of his zeal, illustrious family and connexions, he have the rank and commission of major-general of the United States."
September 26 » American Revolution: British troops occupy Philadelphia.
October 17 » American Revolutionary War: British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at Saratoga, New York.
December 16 » Virginia becomes the first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation. [1]
December 17 » American Revolution: France formally recognizes the United States.
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