Benedict Arnold captures and destroys Richmond, Virginia On this day in history, January 5, 1781, Benedict Arnold captures and burns Richmond, Virginia. Arnold began the Revolution with several distinguished victories on…
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Samuel Nicholas leads the first US Marines mission On this day in history, January 4, 1776, Samuel Nicholas leads the first US Marines mission aboard the USS Alfred. Samuel Nicholas was…
American victory at the Battle of Princeton On this day in history, January 3, 1777, the American victory at the Battle of Princeton causes the British to withdraw from most of…
The Americans win the Battle of Assunpink Creek On this day in history, January 2, 1777, the Americans win the Battle of Assunpink Creek, otherwise known as the Second Battle of…
Betsy Ross is born On this day in history, January 1, 1752, Betsy Ross is born in Philadelphia. Betsy Ross was born Betsy Griscom, the 8th of 17 children born to…
The Americans are defeated at the Battle of Quebec On this day in history, December 31, 1775, the Americans are defeated at the Battle of Quebec, the first major loss for…
Declaration of Independence signer Francis Lewis dies On this day in history, December 30, 1803, Declaration of Independence signer Francis Lewis dies. Lewis was a New York delegate to the Continental…
Savannah, Georgia is captured by the British army On this day in history, December 29, 1778, Savannah, Georgia is captured by the British Army in the First Battle of Savannah, the…
Ben Franklin publishes first Poor Richard's Almanack On this day in history, December 28, 1732, Ben Franklin publishes the first Poor Richard's Almanack. Franklin would publish the almanac for the next…