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General Richard Montgomery is born On this day in history, December 2, 1738, General Richard Montgomery is born. Montgomery is best known for his failed attempt to capture the city of…

Continental Army winters at Morristown, New Jersey On this day in history, December 1, 1779, the Continental Army establishes winter headquarters at Morristown, New Jersey. George Washington's army had suffered some…

Preliminary Treaty of Paris is signed On this day in history, November 30, 1782, the preliminary Treaty of Paris is signed, bringing the hostilities of the American Revolution to a close.…

USS Lee captures British brigantine Nancy On this day in history, November 29, 1775, the USS Lee captures the British brigantine Nancy. George Washington and the Continental Army were besieging British…

Congress adopts Rules for the Regulation of the Navy On this day in history, November 28, 1775, Congress adopts "Rules for the Regulation of the Navy," the first set of guidelines…

Tea ship Dartmouth arrives in Boston Harbor On this day in history, November 27, 1773, the tea ship Dartmouth arrives in Boston Harbor. This was the first of three ships in…

General Artemas Ward is born On this day in history, November 26, 1727, General Artemas Ward is born. Artemas Ward was a prominent figure in Massachusetts politics during and after the…

Last British soldiers evacuate the United States On this day in history, November 25, 1783, the last British soldiers evacuate the United States. The signing of the Treaty of Paris ended…

North Carolina wins the Battle of Midway Church On this day in history, November 24, 1778, North Carolina wins the Battle of Midway Church. General Augustine Prevost, commander of British forces…