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Continental Navy loses the Battle of Block Island On this day in history, April 6, 1776, the Continental Navy loses the Battle of Block Island, one of the first important naval…

Patriot rider William Dawes is born On this day in history, April 6, 1745, Patriot rider William Dawes is born. He is known for being the "other" rider who rode with…

Dr. John Warren, Continental Army surgeon dies On this day in history, April 4, 1818, Dr. John Warren, Continental Army surgeon dies. Warren was the founder of Harvard Medical School and…

Congress authorizes privateers to capture British ships On this day in history, April 3, 1776, Congress authorizes privateering vessels to capture British ships during the American Revolution. Because of the heavy…

Congress create the first United States Mint On this day in history, April 2, 1792, Congress creates the first United States Mint. Creating a coinage system unique to the new United…

Frederick Muhlenberg elected first Speaker of the House On this day in history, April 1, 1789, Frederick Muhlenberg is elected the first Speaker of the House of Representatives by the First…

Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis is born On this day in history, March 31, 1779, Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis is born. Known as Nelly, she is the granddaughter of Martha Washington and…

The New England Restraining Act is made law On this day in history, March 30, 1775, the New England Restraining Act is made law with the signature of King George III.…

The Siege of Charleston begins On this day in history, March 29, 1780, the Siege of Charleston begins, when the British advance to take the most important city in the south.…