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General Wayne loses the Battle of Bull's Ferry On this day in history, July 21, 1780, General Wayne loses the Battle of Bull's Ferry. Bull's Ferry was a ferry on the…

Patriots destroy the Boston Lighthouse On this day in history, July 20, 1775, patriots destroy the Boston Lighthouse. Boston's lighthouse, also called Boston Light, is a still standing structure that was…

Brigadier General Jacob Bayley is born On this day in history, July 19, 1726, Brigadier General Jacob Bayley is born. Bayley was a farmer, soldier and local politician from Newbury, Vermont.…

Captain John Paul Jones dies On this day in history, July 18, 1792, Captain John Paul Jones dies. John Paul Jones was America's first naval hero for his exploits during the…

The Battle of Quinby Bridge and Shubrick's Plantation On this day in history, July 17, 1781, the Battle of Quinby Bridge and Shubrick's Plantation gives the British temporary relief as they…

Maryland has its largest battle of the Revolution On this day in history, July 16, 1776, Maryland has its largest battle of the Revolution, the Battle of St. George's Island, when…

Battle of Stony Point Begins On this day in history, July 15, 1779, the Battle of Stony Point begins. Led by Brigadier General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, this battle takes back a…

Howe brothers attempt to negotiate with George Washington On this day in history, July 14, 1776, the Howe brothers attempt to negotiate with George Washington. Washington, however, will not receive their…

Captain John Parker is born On this day in history, July 13, 1729, Captain John Parker is born. Parker was the leader of the militiamen at Lexington, Massachusetts at the outbreak…

Admiral Howe's fleet arrives at Staten Island On this day in history, July 12, 1776, Admiral Howe's fleet arrives at Staten Island. This fleet, along with other ships arriving before and…