June 21 » In Montreal in New France, a slave known by the French name of Marie-Joseph Angélique is put to death, having been convicted of setting the fire that destroyed much of the city.
Day of burial March 24, 1777
The temperature on March 24, 1777 was about 13.0 °C. Wind direction mainly south. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
January 15 » American Revolutionary War: New Connecticut (present-day Vermont) declares its independence.
April 13 » American Revolutionary War: American forces are ambushed and defeated in the Battle of Bound Brook, New Jersey.
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.
October 6 » American Revolutionary War: British forces capture Forts Clinton and Montgomery on the Hudson River.
October 17 » American Revolutionary War: British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at Saratoga, New York.
November 17 » Articles of Confederation (United States) are submitted to the states for ratification.
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