George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation On this day in history, October 3, 1789, George Washington issues his Thanksgiving Proclamation, the first such proclamation from the government of the newly formed United States…
Benedict Arnold passes Norridgewock Falls On this day in history, October 2, 1775, Benedict Arnold's Quebec Expedition passes over Norridgewock Falls at the site of present day Norridgewock, Maine. Arnold's expedition…
John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg is born On this day in history, October 1, 1746, John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg is born. Muhlenberg was a Lutheran minister who rose to prominence as a…
The Battle of Edgar's Lane On this day in history, September 30, 1778, the Battle of Edgar's Lane takes place near Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, a small village 20 miles north of…
British spy, Major John Andre, is sentenced to death On this day in history, September 29, 1780, British spy Major John Andre is sentenced to death by hanging for his role…
The Siege of Yorktown begins On this day in history, September 28, 1781, the Siege of Yorktown begins when George Washington leads the American and French armies out of Williamsburg to…
Baylor's Massacre takes place On this day in history, September 27, 1778, Baylor's Massacre takes place when dozens of Virginia militiamen are killed or wounded in a surprise attack as they…
The Battle of Charlotte On this day in history, September 26, 1780, the Battle of Charlotte reveals to British General Charles Cornwallis that he will not have an easy time taking…
Ethan Allen is captured On this day in history, September 25, 1775, Ethan Allen is captured at the Battle of Longue-Pointe. After capturing Fort Ticonderoga in May of 1775, Allen led…
Chief Justice John Marshall is born On this day in history, September 24, 1755, Chief Justice John Marshall is born, the longest serving Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court…