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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…

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…