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North Carolina is the first state to call for independence On this day in history, April 12, 1776, North Carolina is the first state to call for independence from Great Britain.…

Congress declares a permanent ceasefire On this day in history, April 11, 1783, Congress declares a permanent ceasefire with Great Britain, bringing the hostilities of the American Revolution to an end.…

General Horatio Gates dies On this day in history, April 10, 1806, General Horatio Gates dies. Gates was one of the most controversial military figures of the American Revolution due to…

The Battle of the Saintes begins On this day in history, April 9, 1782, the Battle of the Saintes begins, a battle in which the same French fleet that helped defeat…

Captain Joshua Barney wins the Battle of Delaware Bay On this day in history, April 8, 1782, Lieutenant Joshua Barney wins the Battle of Delaware Bay. Barney was only 23 years…

Jewish financier Haym Solomon is born On this day in history, April 7, 1740, Jewish financier Haym Solomon is born. Solomon was a Portuguese Jew born in Poland. He traveled throughout…

Continental Navy loses the Battle of Block Island On this day in history, April 6, 1776, the Continental Navy loses the Battle of Block Island, one of the first important naval…

Patriot rider William Dawes is born On this day in history, April 6, 1745, Patriot rider William Dawes is born. He is known for being the "other" rider who rode with…

Dr. John Warren, Continental Army surgeon dies On this day in history, April 4, 1818, Dr. John Warren, Continental Army surgeon dies. Warren was the founder of Harvard Medical School and…

Congress authorizes privateers to capture British ships On this day in history, April 3, 1776, Congress authorizes privateering vessels to capture British ships during the American Revolution. Because of the heavy…