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Jamestown settlement is founded On this day in history, May 14, 1607, the Jamestown settlement is founded in Virginia. It would become the first successful English settlement in the Americas. The…

Captain Abraham Lincoln is born On this day in history, May 13, 1744, Captain Abraham Lincoln is born – not President Abraham Lincoln, but instead, his grandfather. Abraham's father's family settled…

Seth Warner captures Fort Crown Point On this day in history, May 12, 1775, Seth Warner captures Fort Crown Point at the south end of Lake Champlain. In colonial times, Lake…

General Thomas Sumter captures Orangeburg On this day in history, May 11, 1781, General Thomas Sumter captures Orangeburg, South Carolina, as the American patriots sweep across South Carolina and Georgia in…

Paul Revere dies On this day in history, May 10, 1818, Paul Revere dies. You probably know about his famous midnight ride, but Paul Revere's life was much more than a…

American General Benjamin Lincoln dies On this day in history, May 9, 1810, American General Benjamin Lincoln dies. Benjamin Lincoln was born into a prominent family in Hingham, Massachusetts, 16 miles…

The Battle of the Saintes begins On this day in history, April 9, 1782, the Battle of the Saintes begins, a battle in which the same French fleet that helped defeat…

American General John Stark dies On this day in history, May 8, 1822, American General John Stark dies. John Stark was a Revolutionary War hero from New Hampshire, especially known for…

John Hancock writes of his arrival in New York City On this day in history, May 7, 1775, John Hancock writes of his arrival in New York City to great fanfare…

Seth Warner of the Green Mountain Boys is born On this day in history, May 6, 1743, Seth Warner of the Green Mountain Boys is born. Seth Warner was born in…