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…
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…