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The Battle of Guilford Courthouse is the beginning of the end On this day in history, March 15, 1781, the Battle of Guilford Courthouse is the beginning of the end of…

John Barry commissioned by the Continental NavyOn this day in history, March 14, 1776, John Barry is commissioned by the Continental Navy. He would become known as the "Father of…

The Battle of Fort Charlotte ends On this day in history, March 13, 1780, the Battle of Fort Charlotte ends when Spanish Governor of Louisiana and General Bernardo de Galvez takes…

British invasion fleet arrives off Cape Fear, North Carolina On this day in history, March 12, 1776, a British invasion fleet arrives at Cape Fear, North Carolina, intending to capture the…

The Commander-in-Chief's Guard is formed   On this day in history, March 11, 1776, the Commander-in-Chief's Guard is formed, a unit charged with the personal protection of the Commander-in-Chief's personal…

Last naval battle of the American Revolution On this day in history, March 10, 1783, the last naval battle of the American Revolution is fought off Cape Canaveral, Florida, as Captains…

The Siege of Pensacola begins On this day in history, March 9, 1781, the Siege of Pensacola begins. The role of Spain and France in the American Revolution is often underemphasized…

96 Christian Indians killed at the Gnadenhutten Massacre On this day in history, March 8, 1782, 96 Christian Indians are killed in the Gnadenhutten Massacre, one of the most brutal and…

Black Revolutionary War hero Agrippa Hull is born On this day in history, March 7, 1759, black Revolutionary War hero Agrippa Hull is born to a free black family in Northampton,…

Casimir Pulaski is born On this day in history, March 6, 1745, Casimir Pulaski is born, one of a handful of foreigners who played a key role in the American Revolution.…