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Samuel Adams is born On this day in history, September 16, 1722, Samuel Adams is born. He would be a pre-eminent leader of the Boston revolutionaries, sign the Declaration of Independence…

The British landing at Kip's Bay On this day in history, September 15, 1776, the British landing at Kip's Bay opens the way for the British capture of New York City…

Mercy Otis Warren is born On this day in history, September 14, 1728, Mercy Otis Warren is born. Mercy would be an important writer during the Revolution and an adviser to…

Brigadier General Andrew Pickens is born On this day in history, September 13, 1739, Brigadier General Andrew Pickens is born. Pickens was one of the great military leaders of the South…

Congress authorizes the first printing of the Bible On this day in history, September 12, 1782, Congress authorizes the first printing of the Bible in North America by Philadelphia publisher, Robert…

American loss at the Battle of Brandywine On this day in history, September 11, 1777, the American loss at the Battle of Brandywine opens the door for the British to take…

Captain Nicholas Biddle is born On this day in history, September 10, 1750, Captain Nicholas Biddle is born in Philadelphia. Biddle was one of the first naval captains appointed by the…

New Jersey patriot William Paterson dies On this day in history, September 9, 1806, New Jersey patriot William Paterson dies. Paterson was a leading figure of the American Revolution in New…

The American Turtle attacks the HMS Eagle On this day in history, September 7, 1776, the American Turtle attacks HMS Eagle in the first naval attack ever made in a submarine.…

Brigadier General Enoch Poor dies On this day in history, September 8, 1780, Brigadier General Enoch Poor dies in what would be one of the great mysteries of the American Revolution.…