British Capt. James Colbert launches attack on Spanish Fort Carlos in Arkansas, unaware war was over.n
17 Apr 1783
British Capt. James Colbert launches attack on Spanish Fort Carlos in Arkansas, unaware war was over.
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John Hancock writes the Maryland Council of Safety advising them to seize Royal Governor Robert Eden.n
16 Apr 1776
John Hancock writes the Maryland Council of Safety advising them to seize Royal Governor Robert Eden.
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Congress ratifies peace treaty with Britain, formally ending hostilities.n
15 Apr 1783
Congress ratifies peace treaty with Britain, formally ending hostilities.
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14 Apr 1780
Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton smashes an American cavalry unit in pre-dawn attack at Monck's Corner, SC.
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14 Apr 1780
Staten Island Expedition against the British begins, succeeding only in capturing 17 before retreating.
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14 Apr 1777
Congress establishes magazine in Springfield, MA, eventually becomes known as the Springfield Arsenal.
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George Washington arrives in New York with General Gates.n
13 Apr 1776
George Washington arrives in New York with General Gates.
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Townshend Acts, except for tax on tea, repealed by Parliament; Americans continue to revolt anyway.n
12 Apr 1770
Townshend Acts, except for tax on tea, repealed by Parliament; Americans continue to revolt anyway.
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American Col. Harden captures 2 British officers & 7 enlisted men at tavern in Pocotaligo, SC.n
11 Apr 1781
American Col. Harden captures 2 British officers & 7 enlisted men at tavern in Pocotaligo, SC.
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John Paul Jones departs Brest, France, commanding USS Ranger, to attack British shipping & shorelines.n
10 Apr 1778
John Paul Jones departs Brest, France, commanding USS Ranger, to attack British shipping & shorelines.
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The General Assembly of SC creates a Court of Admiralty to dispose of any captured British ships.n
9 Apr 1776
The General Assembly of SC creates a Court of Admiralty to dispose of any captured British ships.
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British attack on Charleston, South-Carolina begins, culminating in the worst patriot defeat of the war.n
8 Apr 1780
British attack on Charleston, South-Carolina begins, culminating in the worst patriot defeat of the war.
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First US Navy capture of British ship, Lexington under Captain Barry takes Edward.n
7 Apr 1776
First US Navy capture of British ship, Lexington under Captain Barry takes Edward.
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In defiance of Parliament's American Prohibitory Act, Congress declares ports open to non-British trade.n
6 Apr 1776
In defiance of Parliament's American Prohibitory Act, Congress declares ports open to non-British trade.
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General Charles Lee arrives in Williamsburg, VA, & writes Washington he fears the British will attack.n
5 Apr 1776
General Charles Lee arrives in Williamsburg, VA, & writes Washington he fears the British will attack.
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Washington's army leaves successful siege of Boston for the defense of New York.n
4 Apr 1776
Washington's army leaves successful siege of Boston for the defense of New York.
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Congress creates U.S. Mint, establishing $10, $5, $2.50, $1, 50c, 25c, 10c, 5c, 1c, and 1/2c coins.n
2 Apr 1792
Congress creates U.S. Mint, establishing $10, $5, $2.50, $1, 50c, 25c, 10c, 5c, 1c, and 1/2c coins.
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Abigail Adams urges her husband John to "Remember the Ladies" in making laws for the new nation.
31 Mar 1776
Abigail Adams urges her husband John to "Remember the Ladies" in making laws for the new nation.
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King George orders all foreign trade with New England colonies banned.n
30 Mar 1775
King George orders all foreign trade with New England colonies banned.
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Washington appoints Major General Putnam commander of the troops in New-York.n
29 Mar 1776
Washington appoints Major General Putnam commander of the troops in New-York.
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Parliament passes Coercive Acts in punishment for the Boston Tea Party.n
28 Mar 1774
Parliament passes Coercive Acts in punishment for the Boston Tea Party.
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Thomas Jefferson elected to represent Virginia to the Continental Congress.n
27 Mar 1775
Thomas Jefferson elected to represent Virginia to the Continental Congress.
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The South-Carolina Provincial Congress adopts a new constitution & government.n
26 Mar 1776
The South-Carolina Provincial Congress adopts a new constitution & government.
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Parliament orders closure of port of Boston in retribution for the Boston Tea Party.n
25 Mar 1774
Parliament orders closure of port of Boston in retribution for the Boston Tea Party.
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Parliament passes Quartering Act; when US Constitution framed, 3rd Amendment resulted from this Act.n
24 Mar 1765
Parliament passes Quartering Act; when US Constitution framed, 3rd Amendment resulted from this Act.
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Patrick Henry gives speech with famous phrase, "Give me liberty or give me death!"
23 Mar 1775
Patrick Henry gives speech with famous phrase, "Give me liberty or give me death!"
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Parliament passes Stamp Act, initiating violent American protests that eventually lead to Revolution.n
22 Mar 1765
Parliament passes Stamp Act, initiating violent American protests that eventually lead to Revolution.
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British forces massacre Continentals at Hancock's Bridge, NJ, bayonetting them in their sleep.n
21 Mar 1778
British forces massacre Continentals at Hancock's Bridge, NJ, bayonetting them in their sleep.
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Prime Minister North becomes only the second British PM in history drummed out of office, over loss of American Revolution.n
20 Mar 1782
Prime Minister North becomes only the second British PM in history drummed out of office, over loss of American Revolution.
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19 Mar 1781
Spanish General Bernardo de Gálvez's armada follows him into Pensacola Bay despite heavy British fire.
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