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Nathan Hale is hanged. On this day in history, September 22, 1776, Nathan Hale is hanged for spying against the British on Long Island. Hale was born in Coventry, Connecticut in…

The Great Fire of New York of 1776 On this day in history, September 21, 1776, the Great Fire of New York of 1776 burns down much of the city, less…

The Battle of Paoli On this day in history, September 20, 1777, the Battle of Paoli seals the fate of Philadelphia, allowing the British to take the city unopposed. British General…

The Battle of Paoli On this day in history, September 20, 1777, the Battle of Paoli seals the fate of Philadelphia, allowing the British to take the city unopposed. British General…

The Battle of Freeman's Farm On this day in history, September 19, 1777, the Battle of Freeman's Farm is the first of the Battles of Saratoga which culminated in the surrender…

The Battle of Freeman's Farm On this day in history, September 19, 1777, the Battle of Freeman's Farm is the first of the Battles of Saratoga which culminated in the surrender…

John Langdon dies On this day in history, September 18, 1819, John Langdon dies. Langdon was a leader of the American Revolution from New Hampshire. He would be a member of…

US Constitution is adopted On this day in history, September 17, 1787, the US Constitution is adopted by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. The Constitution was made to replace the failed…

Samuel Adams is born On this day in history, September 16, 1722, Samuel Adams is born. He would be a pre-eminent leader of the Boston revolutionaries, sign the Declaration of Independence…

The British landing at Kip's Bay On this day in history, September 15, 1776, the British landing at Kip's Bay opens the way for the British capture of New York City…