The temperature on August 10, 1777 was about 20.0 °C. Wind direction mainly west. Weather type: omtrent helder. Special wheather fenomena: noorderlicht. Source: KNMI
June 13 » American Revolutionary War: Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette lands near Charleston, South Carolina, in order to help the Continental Congress to train its army.
August 16 » American Revolutionary War: The Americans led by General John Stark rout British and Brunswick troops under Friedrich Baum at the Battle of Bennington in Walloomsac, New York.
September 26 » American Revolution: British troops occupy Philadelphia.
October 4 » American Revolutionary War: Troops under George Washington are repelled by British troops under William Howe.
November 15 » American Revolutionary War: After 16 months of debate the Continental Congress approves the Articles of Confederation.
December 24 » Kiritimati, also called Christmas Island, is discovered by James Cook.
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