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George Washington starts the French and Indian War On this day in history, May 28, 1754, George Washington inadvertently starts the French and Indian War at the Battle of Jumonville Glen.…

The Burrowes Mansion is raided On this day in history, May 27, 1778, the Burrowes Mansion is raided in Matawan, New Jersey. John Burrowes, Sr. was a wealthy grain merchant living…

The Battle of Saint Louis is won On this day in history, May 26, 1780, the Battle of Saint Louis is won by defending Spanish and French citizens allied with the…

The Crawford Expedition begins On this day in history, May 25, 1782, the Crawford Expedition begins when Colonel William Crawford leads an expedition to destroy enemy Indian villages on the Sandusky…

John Hancock elected President of the Continental Congress On this day in history, May 24, 1775, John Hancock is elected President of the Continental Congress. John Hancock's father and grandfather were…

Patriots win the Battle of Sag Harbor On this day in history, May 23, 1777, patriots win the Battle of Sag Harbor, Long Island. Sag Harbor was an important British port…

The Siege of Ninety-Six begins On this day in history, May 22, 1781, the Siege of Ninety-Six begins against Loyalist troops at Fort Ninety-Six, South Carolina. Ninety-Six is a still existing…

Washington and Rochambeau meet in Connecticut On this day in history, May 21, 1781, Washington and Rochambeau meet in Connecticut to discuss their options. By early 1781, the success of the…

Parliament shuts down self-rule in Massachusetts On this day in history, May 20, 1774, Parliament shuts down self-rule in Massachusetts in response to the Boston Tea Party. In December of 1774,…

Georgia Declaration of Independence signer Button Gwinnett dies On this day in history, May 19, 1777, Georgia Declaration of Independence signer Button Gwinnett dies from wounds received in a duel with…