The temperature on July 6, 1776 was about 18.0 °C. There was 46 mm of rainWind direction mainly north west from. Weather type: betrokken regen. Source: KNMI
March 4 » American Revolutionary War: The Continental Army fortifies Dorchester Heights with cannon, leading the British troops to abandon the Siege of Boston.
June 28 » American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day.
July 9 » George Washington orders the Declaration of Independence to be read out to members of the Continental Army in Manhattan, while thousands of British troops on Staten Island prepare for the Battle of Long Island.
August 2 » The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence took place.
September 17 » The Presidio of San Francisco is founded in New Spain.
November 16 » American Revolution: The United Provinces (Low Countries) recognize the independence of the United States.
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