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The Bermuda Gunpowder Plot On this day in history, August 14, 1775, the Bermuda Gunpowder Plot secures Bermuda's store of gunpowder for the American patriots when sympathetic Bermudians cooperate with the…

The Second Battle of Machias On this day in history, August 13, 1777, the Second Battle of Machias begins when British marines assault the town of Machias, Maine. Machias, which was…

Andrew Pickens wins the Ring Fight On this day in history, August 12, 1776, Andrew Pickens wins the Ring Fight, a unique battle with Cherokee Indians in South Carolina. The Cherokee…

Sir Frederick Haldimand is born On this day in history, August 11, 1718, Sir Frederick Haldimand is born. Haldimand would serve as the British governor of Quebec and Montreal throughout the…

Georgia patriots meet at Tondee's Tavern On this day in history, August 10, 1774, Georgia patriots meet at Tondee's Tavern in Savannah for the first time to plan Georgia's response to…

The Action of 9 August 1780 takes place On this day in history, August 9, 1780, the Action of 9 August 1780 takes place during the American Revolution. It would be…

Patriots win the Battle of Gloucester On this day in history, August 8, 1775, patriots win the Battle of Gloucester, an early battle of the American Revolution fought in Gloucester Harbor,…

George Washington creates the Badge of Military Merit On this day in history, August 7, 1782, George Washington creates what is now known as the Purple Heart award. It was originally…

New Yorkers fight at the Battle of Oriskany On this day in history, August 6, 1777, New Yorkers fight at the Battle of Oriskany, one of the bloodiest battles of the…