James McHenry becomes Washington's Secretary of War On this day in history, January 27, 1796, James McHenry becomes Washington's Secretary of War. McHenry was an Irish immigrant who came to America…
Georgia patriots make a stand at Burke County Jail On this day in history, January 26, 1779, Georgia patriots make a stand at Burke County Jail. In December of 1778, the…
Presbyterian Church burned at Elizabethtown, New Jersey On this day in history, January 25, 1780, the Courthouse and Presbyterian Church are burned in Elizabethtown, New Jersey by the British. Due to…
Light-Horse Harry Lee and Francis Marion attack Georgetown On this day in history, January 24, 1781, "Light-Horse Harry" Lee and Francis Marion attack Georgetown, South Carolina. Georgetown was a Loyalist stronghold…
Major General John Sullivan dies On this day in history, January 23, 1795, Major General John Sullivan dies. Sullivan was a lawyer from Durham, New Hampshire, who, in his younger days,…
Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, otherwise known as Molly Pitcher, dies On this day in history, January 22, 1832, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, otherwise known as "Molly Pitcher," dies. The details of…
Colonel Ethan Allen is born On this day in history, January 21, 1738, Colonel Ethan Allen is born. Allen became a land owner in the late 1760s in the area known…
The Pompton Mutiny Begins On this day in history, January 20, 1781, the Pompton Mutiny begins. The Pompton Mutiny, also called the Federal Hill Rebellion, was a mutiny of New Jersey…
"First Blood" of the American Revolution shed at the Battle of Golden Hill On this day in history, January 19, 1770, the "First Blood" of the American Revolution is shed at…
James Wright, Royal Governor of Georgia is arrested On this day in history, January 18, 1776, James Wright, Royal Governor of Georgia is arrested by the Georgia Provincial Congress. Wright was…