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Paul Revere makes his famous midnight ride On this day in history, April 18, 1775, Paul Revere makes his famous midnight ride to warn the countryside that the British Regulars were…

Benjamin Franklin dies On this day in history, April 17, 1790, Benjamin Franklin dies in Philadelphia. Franklin is one of the most well-known and beloved Founding Fathers of the United States.…

General, Sir Henry Clinton is born On this day in history, April 16, 1730, General, Sir Henry Clinton is born. Clinton would be in charge of the British forces for North…

Artist Charles Willson Peale is born On this day in history, April 15, 1741, Artist Charles Willson Peale is born. Peale would become one of the most prolific painters of prominent…

George Washington learns he has been elected the first President On this day in history, April 14, 1789, George Washington learns he has been elected the first President of the United…

Thomas Jefferson is born On this day in history, April 13, 1743, Thomas Jefferson is born. He would write the Declaration of Independence, be America's Ambassador to France, be the first…

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…