Abraham Clark is born

Abraham Clark is born   On this day in history, February 15, 1726, Abraham Clark, signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey, is born. Clark was born in Elizabethtown, New Jersey (now Elizabeth) and was trained as a surveyor. He taught himself law and was involved in surveying

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The Battle of Kettle Creek is won

The Battle of Kettle Creek is won   On this day in history, February 14, 1779, the Battle of Kettle Creek is won, which turns out to be one of the most important battles in Georgia during the American Revolution. The British had begun their southern strategy to take back

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General George Rogers Clark dies

General George Rogers Clark dies   On this day in history, February 13, 1818, General George Rogers Clark dies. Clark was called the “Conqueror of the Old Northwest,” for his military exploits. Clark made his first surveying trip into Kentucky in 1772, when settlers were pouring into the region. Lord

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Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko is born

Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko is born   On this day in history, February 12, 1746, Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko is born in Poland. Kosciuszko studied engineering and artillery in France, but he also studied the arts and became a fairly accomplished artist and composer. After his studies, Kosciuszko

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Pennsylvania General John Cadwalader dies

Pennsylvania General John Cadwalader dies   On this day in history, February 10, 1786, Pennsylvania General John Cadwalader dies. Cadwalader was a wealthy Philadelphia merchant and general who played a prominent role in the early years of the Revolution. He was born to a wealthy physician, but never finished college

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Daniel Boone is captured by a British/Shawnee war party

Daniel Boone is captured by a British/Shawnee war party   On this day in history, February 8, 1778, Daniel Boone is captured by a British/Shawnee war party. Boone had forged a trail across the Cumberland Gap several years earlier and settled Fort Boonesborough, one of only three settlements at the

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The Great Siege of Gibraltar is lifted

The Great Siege of Gibraltar is lifted   On this day in history, February 7, 1783, the Great Siege of Gibraltar is lifted after peace agreements are signed ending the American Revolution. The Great Siege of Gibraltar was a combined Spanish and French effort to take Gibraltar back from Britain.

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Anna Maria Lane receives a Revolutionary War veterans pension

Anna Maria Lane receives a Revolutionary War veterans pension   On this day in history, February 6, 1808, Anna Maria Lane receives a Revolutionary War veterans pension. Anna Maria is the only known Virginia woman who fought as a soldier in the Revolution. Scholars believe she was born in New

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