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…
John Paul Jones attacks Whitehaven, England On this day in history, April 23, 1778, John Paul Jones attacks Whitehaven, England, the only attack of the American Revolution on the British homeland…
Nathan Hale decides to join the American Revolution On this day in history, April 22, 1775, Nathan Hale decides to join the American Revolution. Hale was from a New England family…
George Washington welcomed by the citizens of Trenton On this day in history, April 21, 1789, George Washington is welcomed by the citizens of Trenton, New Jersey at the Assunpink Creek…
Tensions in Virginia lead to the Gunpowder Incident On this day in history, April 20, 1775, tensions in Virginia lead to the Gunpowder Incident in Williamsburg, Virginia, when Governor John Murray…
The American Revolution begins On this day in history, April 19, 1775, the American Revolution begins when the first shots are fired at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. British troops…
Paul Revere makes his famous midnight ride On this day in history, April 18, 1775, Paul Revere makes his famous midnight ride to warn the countryside that the British Regulars were…
Benjamin Franklin dies On this day in history, April 17, 1790, Benjamin Franklin dies in Philadelphia. Franklin is one of the most well-known and beloved Founding Fathers of the United States.…
General, Sir Henry Clinton is born On this day in history, April 16, 1730, General, Sir Henry Clinton is born. Clinton would be in charge of the British forces for North…
Artist Charles Willson Peale is born On this day in history, April 15, 1741, Artist Charles Willson Peale is born. Peale would become one of the most prolific painters of prominent…