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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…

The Battle of Edgar's Lane On this day in history, September 30, 1778, the Battle of Edgar's Lane takes place near Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, a small village 20 miles north of…

British spy, Major John Andre, is sentenced to death On this day in history, September 29, 1780, British spy Major John Andre is sentenced to death by hanging for his role…

The Siege of Yorktown begins On this day in history, September 28, 1781, the Siege of Yorktown begins when George Washington leads the American and French armies out of Williamsburg to…

Baylor's Massacre takes place On this day in history, September 27, 1778, Baylor's Massacre takes place when dozens of Virginia militiamen are killed or wounded in a surprise attack as they…