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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.…

Benjamin Franklin writes about his studies in electricity On this day in history, March 28, 1747, Benjamin Franklin writes about his studies in electricity to his friend Peter Collinson in London.…

Captain Abraham Whipple runs the USS Columbus aground On this day in history, March 27, 1778, Captain Abraham Whipple runs the USS Columbus aground. Whipple was one of the most prominent…

South Carolina becomes an independent state On this day in history, March 26, 1776, South Carolina becomes an independent state when it adopts its own Constitution, the second of the original…