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New Jersey patriot Elias Boudinot dies On this day in history, October 24, 1821, New Jersey patriot Elias Boudinot dies. Boudinot would serve as President of the Continental Congress, director of…

British fleet defeated on the Delaware River On this day in history, October 23, 1777, a British fleet on the Delaware River is defeated by patriot defenders from Fort Mifflin and…

Esther de Berdt Reed is born On this day in history, October 22, 1746, Esther de Berdt Reed is born. She would lead the largest women's group providing supplies for the…

The USS Constitution is Launched On this day in history, October 21, 1797, the USS Constitution is launched in Boston Harbor. The Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned naval ship still…

Robert Howe promoted to Major General On this day in history, October 20, 1777, Robert Howe is promoted to major general of the Continental Army. Howe was one of only five…

Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown On this day in history, October 19, 1781, British General Charles Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown. The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American…

The Burning of Falmouth On this day in history, October 18, 1775, the Burning of Falmouth, Massachusetts, takes place as part of a British campaign of retribution against coastal colonial towns…

The Americans win the Battles of Saratoga On this day in history, October 17, 1777, the Americans win the Battles of Saratoga when British General John Burgoyne surrenders more than 6,000…