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…
The Battle of Cedar Bridge is fought On this day in history, December 27, 1782, the Battle of Cedar Bridge is fought near Manahawkin, New Jersey. One of the last skirmishes…
The Americans win the Battle of Trenton On this day in history, December 26, 1776, the Americans win the Battle of Trenton, reversing a series of defeats and proving the Continental…
George Washington crosses the Delaware River On this day in history, December 25, 1776, George Washington crosses the Delaware River on Christmas Day with the Continental Army on their way to…
The Brigantine General Arnold leaves Boston on its fateful mission On this day in history, December 24, 1778, the Brigantine General Arnold leaves Boston on its fateful mission to the West…
Thomas Paine's The American Crisis is read to the Continental Army On this day in history, December 23, 1776, Thomas Paine's The American Crisis is read to the Continental Army as…
Esek Hopkins appointed Commander-in-Chief of Continental Navy On this day in history, December 22, 1775, Esek Hopkins is appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Navy. The Continental Congress had begun…
The Skirmish at Petticoat Bridge draws away support from Trenton On this day in history, December 21, 1776, the Skirmish at Petticoat Bridge draws away support from Trenton, opening the way…