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The second Siege of Augusta comes to an end

  • Post published:June 5, 2023
  • Post category:Daily History

The second Siege of Augusta comes to an end On this day in history, June 5, 1781, the second Siege of Augusta comes to an end when patriot forces under General…

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King George III is born

  • Post published:June 4, 2023
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King George III is born On this day in history, June 4, 1738, King George III is born. He would become the 3rd longest reigning monarch of Great Britain and oversee…

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Jack Jouett becomes the Paul Revere of the South

  • Post published:June 3, 2023
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Jack Jouett becomes the Paul Revere of the South On this day in history, June 3, 1781, Jack Jouett becomes the "Paul Revere of the South" when he rides all night…

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Martha Washington is born

  • Post published:June 2, 2023
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Martha Washington is born On this day in history, June 2, 1731, Martha Washington is born at her father's estate in New Kent, County, Virginia. Martha Dandridge was the firstborn child…

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The Boston Port Act takes effect

  • Post published:June 1, 2023
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The Boston Port Act takes effect On this day in history, June 1, 1774, the Boston Port Act takes effect, closing down Boston Harbor from all shipping and trade in punishment…

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May 2023 California Compatriot

  • Post published:May 31, 2023
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You can read the latest issue of the May 2023 California Compatriot here. It should have also been delivered directly to your email inbox.You can also access Back Issues on…

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The Mecklenberg Resolves are adopted

  • Post published:May 31, 2023
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The Mecklenberg Resolves are adopted On this day in history, May 31, 1775, the Mecklenberg Resolves are adopted by Mecklenberg County, North Carolina. The Mecklenberg Resolves are an important document in…

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Iroquois Indians win the Battle of Cobleskill

  • Post published:May 30, 2023
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Iroquois Indians win the Battle of Cobleskill On this day in history, May 30, 1778, Iroquois Indians win the Battle of Cobleskill when they destroy the settlement of Cobleskill, New York.…

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Banastre Tarleton wins the Battle of the Waxhaws

  • Post published:May 29, 2023
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Banastre Tarleton wins the Battle of the Waxhaws On this day in history, May 29, 1780, Banastre Tarleton wins the Battle of the Waxhaws, earning himself the epithets "Bloody Ban" and…

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George Washington starts the French and Indian War

  • Post published:May 28, 2023
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George Washington starts the French and Indian War On this day in history, May 28, 1754, George Washington inadvertently starts the French and Indian War at the Battle of Jumonville Glen.…

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