General William Howe replaces Lt. General Thomas Gage On this day in history, October 10, 1775, General William Howe replaces Lt. General Thomas Gage as Commander-in-Chief of British forces in North…
The Bombardment of Yorktown begins On this day in history, October 9, 1781, the bombardment of Yorktown begins, when American and French forces begin raining bombs down on the army of…
William Butler raids Onaquaga and Unadilla On this day in history, October 8, 1778, William Butler raids Onaquaga and Unadilla, two Iroquois villages used as a base of operations against patriots…
The Battle of Kings Mountain On this day in history, October 7, 1780, the Battle of Kings Mountain turns the tide in the southern campaign of the American Revolution. The patriots…
The Battle of Forts Montgomery and Clinton On this day in history, October 6, 1777, the Battle of Forts Montgomery and Clinton are lost by the Americans. 1777 brought about a…
Congress informed of Dr. Benjamin Church's treason On this day in history, October 5, 1775, Congress is informed of Dr. Benjamin Church's treason. Dr. Church was deeply involved in the patriot…
The Battle of Germantown On this day in history, October 4, 1777, the Battle of Germantown is a loss by the Americans. Rather than a psychological loss to the patriots, the…
George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation On this day in history, October 3, 1789, George Washington issues his Thanksgiving Proclamation, the first such proclamation from the government of the newly formed United States…
Benedict Arnold passes Norridgewock Falls On this day in history, October 2, 1775, Benedict Arnold's Quebec Expedition passes over Norridgewock Falls at the site of present day Norridgewock, Maine. Arnold's expedition…
John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg is born On this day in history, October 1, 1746, John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg is born. Muhlenberg was a Lutheran minister who rose to prominence as a…