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General Daniel Morgan wins the Battle of Cowpens On this day in history, January 17, 1781, General Daniel Morgan wins the Battle of Cowpens, a victory military strategists often call the…

Peter Francisco, the "Virginia Giant," dies On this day in history, January 16, 1831, Peter Francisco, the "Virginia Giant," dies. Peter was abandoned at the age of five years in City…

General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, dies On this day in history, January 15, 1783, General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, dies at Albany, New York. William Alexander was born in New York…

The Treaty of Paris brings the American Revolution to a close On this day in history, January 14, 1784, the Treaty of Paris brings the American Revolution to a formal close.…

The Newburgh Conspiracy brings its demands to Philadelphia On this day in history, January 13, 1783, the Newburgh Conspiracy brings its demands to Philadelphia. In late 1782, negotiators in France were…

General Hugh Mercer dies On this day in history, January 12, 1777, General Hugh Mercer dies from wounds received at the Battle of Princeton. General Mercer was born in Scotland in…

Alexander Hamilton is born On this day in history, January 11, 1755, Alexander Hamilton is born in the British West Indies. Hamilton was orphaned as a young boy and later attended…

John Paul Jones takes command of the Bonhomme Richard On this day in history, January 10, 1779, John Paul Jones takes command of the Bonhomme Richard. John Paul Jones was born…

James Armistead, America's slave spy gets his freedom On this day in history, January 9, 1787, James Armistead, America's slave spy gets his freedom from the Virginia legislature. Armistead was born…

General John Burgoyne's play The Blockade of Boston is interrupted On this day in history, January 8, 1776, General John Burgoyne's play The Blockade of Boston is interrupted when colonists attack…