The temperature on September 9, 1775 was about 18.0 °C. There was 4 mm of rainWind direction mainly south-southwest. Weather type: donder regen zeer betrokken. 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.
April 19 » American Revolutionary War: The war begins with an American victory in Concord during the battles of Lexington and Concord.
May 31 » American Revolution: The Mecklenburg Resolves are adopted in the Province of North Carolina.
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.
Christening day January 29, 1776
The temperature on January 29, 1776 was about -10 °C. Wind direction mainly east by north. Weather type: helder. Source: KNMI
February 27 » American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina breaks up a Loyalist militia.
March 2 » American Revolutionary War: Patriot militia units arrest the Royal Governor of Georgia James Wright and attempt to prevent capture of supply ships in the Battle of the Rice Boats.
August 31 » William Livingston, the first Governor of New Jersey, begins serving his first term.
September 22 » Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during the American Revolution.
November 16 » American Revolutionary War: British and Hessian units capture Fort Washington from the Patriots.
December 5 » Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest academic honor society in the U.S., holds its first meeting at the College of William & Mary.
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