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Founding Father Nicholas Gilman dies On this day in history, May 2, 1814, Founding Father Nicholas Gilman dies. Gilman was from a politically prominent family in New Hampshire. His father was…

Brigadier General John Lacey loses the Battle of Crooked BilletOn this day in history, May 1, 1778, Brigadier General John Lacey loses the Battle of Crooked Billet. The previous fall…

George Washington inaugurated first President of the United States On this day in history, April 30, 1789, George Washington is inaugurated the first President of the United States. Washington was informed…

Deborah Sampson dies On this day in history, April 29, 1827, Deborah Sampson dies. She would be one of several women to serve in the Revolutionary War while posing as a…

President James Monroe is born On this day in history, April 28, 1758, President James Monroe is born into a Westmoreland County, Virginia plantation owning family. He would fight in the…

The House of Commons passes the Tea Act On this day in history, April 27, 1773, the House of Commons passes the Tea Act, an act which would lead to the…

British forces raid Danbury, Connecticut On this day in history, April 26, 1777, British forces raid Danbury, Connecticut and destroy a large American supply depot. Western Connecticut was a staging ground…

General Greene loses the Battle of Hobkirk's Hill On this day in history, April 25, 1781, General Greene loses the Battle of Hobkirk's Hill near Camden, South Carolina. This was a…

Declaration of Independence signer Benjamin Harrison dies On this day in history, April 24, 1791, Declaration of Independence signer Benjamin Harrison dies. Harrison was from a politically prominent family of planters…