Congress authorizes the first printing of the Bible On this day in history, September 12, 1782, Congress authorizes the first printing of the Bible in North America by Philadelphia publisher, Robert…
American loss at the Battle of Brandywine On this day in history, September 11, 1777, the American loss at the Battle of Brandywine opens the door for the British to take…
Captain Nicholas Biddle is born On this day in history, September 10, 1750, Captain Nicholas Biddle is born in Philadelphia. Biddle was one of the first naval captains appointed by the…
New Jersey patriot William Paterson dies On this day in history, September 9, 1806, New Jersey patriot William Paterson dies. Paterson was a leading figure of the American Revolution in New…
Brigadier General Enoch Poor dies On this day in history, September 8, 1780, Brigadier General Enoch Poor dies in what would be one of the great mysteries of the American Revolution.…
The American Turtle attacks the HMS Eagle On this day in history, September 7, 1776, the American Turtle attacks HMS Eagle in the first naval attack ever made in a submarine.…
The Worcester Revolt On this day in history, September 6, 1774, the Worcester Revolt embodies the real beginning of the American Revolution. You have probably never heard of the Worcester Revolt,…
The Continental Congress meets for the first time. On this day in history, September 5, 1774, the Continental Congress meets for the first time. The First Continental Congress met in response…
The Swamp Fox wins the Battle of Blue Savannah On this day in history, September 4, 1780, the Swamp Fox wins the Battle of Blue Savannah. Lieutenant Colonel Francis Marion was…
The Battle of Cooch's Bridge On this day in history, September 3, 1777, the Battle of Cooch's Bridge is the only battle of the American Revolution to take place in Delaware.…