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Pyle's Massacre takes place in North Carolina On this day in history, February 24, 1781, Pyle's Massacre takes place in North Carolina. The Patriot army had retreated into Virginia after the…

Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge On this day in history, February 23, 1778, Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge. Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was born in Prussia.…

Christopher Seider, first casualty of the American Revolution On this day in history, February 22, 1770, 11 year old Christopher Seider is the first casualty of the American Revolution. By 1770,…

Confederation Congress approves a new Constitutional Convention On this day in history, February 21, 1787, the Confederation Congress approves a new Constitutional Convention to be held at Philadelphia beginning on May…

On this day in history, February 20, 1726, Colonel William Prescott is born. Prescott led the American troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775. Prescott made his…

Aaron Burr is arrested for treason On this day in history, February 19, 1807, Aaron Burr is arrested for treason. Aaron Burr was America's third Vice-President under Thomas Jefferson. He is…

George Coryell, George Washington's last living pallbearer dies On this day in history, February 18, 1850, George Coryell, George Washington's last living pallbearer dies. Coryell and his family served an interesting…

The House of Commons passes the Stamp Act On this day in history, February 17, 1765, the House of Commons passes the Stamp Act. The Stamp Act would be one of…

Peter Francisco, the "Virginia Giant," dies On this day in history, January 16, 1831, Peter Francisco, the "Virginia Giant," dies. Peter was abandoned at the age of five years in City…

Abraham Clark is born On this day in history, February 15, 1726, Abraham Clark, signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey, is born. Clark was born in Elizabethtown, New…