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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…

New York merchants sign non-importation agreement On this day in history, October 31, 1765, New York merchants sign a non-importation agreement, agreeing not to import goods from Great Britain in protest…

Martha Wayles Skelton is born On this day in history, October 30, 1748, Martha Wayles Skelton is born. She would later become the wife of Thomas Jefferson. If you look for…

Congress authorizes Yorktown Victory Monument On This Day in History, October 29, 1781, the Continental Congress authorizes the Yorktown Victory Monument at York, Virginia, to remember the surrender of Lord Cornwallis…