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Last battle of the American Revolution is fought On this day in history, November 10, 1782, the last battle of the American Revolution is fought as American militiamen attacked Shawnee villages…

General Thomas Sumter wins the Battle of Fishdam Ford On this day in history, November 9, 1780, General Thomas Sumter escaped capture in South Carolina by the British Major James Wemyss…

Fire destroys Revolutionary War records in War Department On this day in history, November 8, 1800, a fire destroys the Revolutionary War records in the War Department building in Washington DC.…

Governor Dunmore signs Dunmore's Proclamation On this day in history, November 7, 1775, what became known as Dunmore's Proclamation was signed by John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore and Royal Governor…

John Carroll appointed first Catholic bishop in US On this day in history, November 6, 1789, John Carroll was appointed the first Catholic bishop in the United States. Carroll was born…

De La Balme's Defeat On this day in history, November 5, 1780, a Revolutionary War battle known as De la Balme's Defeat or De la Balme's Massacre takes place when retired…

Admiral D'Estaing leaves for the West Indies On this day in history, November 4, 1778, French Admiral Charles Hector, Count D'Estaing, left Boston for the West Indies. This was a great…

Vermont ratifies the Bill of Rights On this day in history, November 3, 1791, the state of Vermont ratified all twelve amendments to the Bill of Rights that were suggested by…

George Washington issues Farewell Orders to the Continental Army On this day in history, November 2, 1783, George Washington issued his Farewell Orders to the Continental Army as he officially retired…

Stamp Act officially takes effect On this day in history, November 1, 1765, the Stamp Act of 1765 was to take effect. The protests, rioting, boycotts and threats of the colonists…