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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…

General William Moultrie is born On this day in history, November 23, 1730, Governor and General William Moultrie is born. Moultrie was a celebrated general of the American Revolution, primarily for…

Maryland patriot leader John Hanson dies On this day in history, November 22, 1783, Maryland patriot leader John Hanson dies. Hanson was the descendant of an indentured servant from England who…

Continental Congress writes to Oswald Eve On this day in history, November 21, 1775, the Continental Congress writes to Oswald Eve, asking him to help with the building of a new…