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Parliament shuts down self-rule in Massachusetts On this day in history, May 20, 1774, Parliament shuts down self-rule in Massachusetts in response to the Boston Tea Party. In December of 1773,…

Georgia Declaration of Independence signer Button Gwinnett dies On this day in history, May 19, 1777, Georgia Declaration of Independence signer Button Gwinnett dies from wounds received in a duel with…

The Mischianza is thrown for British General Sir William Howe On this day in history, May 18, 1778, the Mischianza is thrown for British General Sir William Howe upon his resignation.…

The Battle of Thomas Creek ends the Second Florida Expedition On this day in history, May 17, 1777, the Battle of Thomas Creek ends the Second Florida Expedition, an attempt by…

The Battle of Alamance brings the War of the Regulation to a close On this day in history, May 16, 1771, the Battle of Alamance brings the War of the Regulation…

Virginia votes to declare independence On this day in history, May 15, 1776, Virginia votes to declare independence from Great Britain with the passage of the Virginia Resolution. Tensions had been…

Jamestown settlement is founded On this day in history, May 14, 1607, the Jamestown settlement is founded in Virginia. It would become the first successful English settlement in the Americas. The…

Captain Abraham Lincoln is born On this day in history, May 13, 1744, Captain Abraham Lincoln is born – not President Abraham Lincoln, but instead, his grandfather. Abraham's father's family settled…

Seth Warner captures Fort Crown Point On this day in history, May 12, 1775, Seth Warner captures Fort Crown Point at the south end of Lake Champlain. In colonial times, Lake…

General Thomas Sumter captures Orangeburg On this day in history, May 11, 1781, General Thomas Sumter captures Orangeburg, South Carolina, as the American patriots sweep across South Carolina and Georgia in…