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For other uses, see 1776 (disambiguation). Centuries: 17th century - 18th century - 19th century Decades: 1740s  1750s  1760s  - 1770s -  1780s  1790s  1800s Years: 1773 1774 1775 - 1776 - 1777 1778 1779 1776 in topic: Subjects:     Archaeology - Architecture - Art - Literature - Music - Science Countries:                       Canada Great Britain - Mexico Leaders:   State leaders - Colonial governors Category: Establishments - Disestablishments Births - Deaths - Works v • d • e Year 1776 (MDCCLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Friday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). 1776 was a year probably best known for the adoption of the Declaration of Independence during the American Revolution. ... These pages contain the trends of millennia and centuries. ... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... This is a list of decades which have articles with more information about them. ... Events and Trends The War of Austrian Succession (1740-1748) rages. ... Scientific navigation is developed The Seven Years War (1756-1763) fought between two rival alliances: the first consisting of the Kingdom of Great Britain, Hanover, and Prussia; the second consisting of Austria, France, Imperial Russia, Saxony, and Sweden. ... Events and Trends King George III ascends the British throne in 1760. ... Events and Trends For more events, see 18th century United States Declaration of Independence ratified by the Continental Congress (July 4, 1776). ... Nothing much really happened in the 1780s only that Mary-Anne Tobin was hung in public for wearing a flase beard and voting. ... Events and Trends French Revolution (1789 - 1799). ... // Invention of the Jacquard loom in 1801. ... This page indexes the individual years pages. ... Year 1773 (MDCCLXXIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... Chesma Column in Tsarskoe Selo, commemorating the end of the Russo-Turkish War. ... Year 1775 (MDCCLXXV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1777 (MDCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1778 (MDCCLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1776 in archaeology // Bernardino Drovetti, Italian antiquarian and Egyptologist List of years in archaeology 1775 in archaeology 1777 in archaeology Categories: | ... The year 1776 in architecture involved some significant events. ... See also: 1775 in art, other events of 1776, 1777 in art, list of years in art. ... See also: 1775 in literature, other events of 1776, 1777 in literature, list of years in literature. ... See also: 1775 in music, other events of 1776, 1777 in music, list of years in music. ... The year 1776 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. ... 1775 state leaders - Events of 1776 - 1777 state leaders - State leaders by year // Africa Ashanti Confederacy - Osei Kwadwo, Asantehene (1764-1777) Dahomey - Kpengla, King of Dahomey (1774-1789) Zulu - Jama kaNdaba, King of the Zulu (1763-1781) Asia Afghanistan - Timur Shah, King of Afghanistan (1772-1793) China (Qing Dynasty) - Qianlong... 1775 colonial governors - Events of 1776 - 1777 colonial governors - Colonial governors by year See also: List of state leaders in 1776 List of religious leaders in 1776 List of international organization leaders in 1776 Portugal Angola - António de Lencastre, Governor of Angola (1772-1779) Macau - Diogo Fernandes Salema e... Roman numerals are a numeral system originating in ancient Rome, adapted from Etruscan numerals. ... This is a calendar for a leap year starting on Monday (dominical letter GF). ... For the calendar of religious holidays and periods, see liturgical year. ... This is the calendar for any leap year starting on Friday (dominical letter CB), e. ... The Julian calendar was a reform of the Roman calendar which was introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BC and came into force in 45 BC (709 ab urbe condita). ... Contents 1 Events of 1776 1.1 January 1.2 February 1.3 March 1.4 April 1.5 May 1.6 June 1.7 July 1.8 August 1.9 September 1.10 October 1.11 November 1.12 December 2 No month known 3 Notable Births 4 Deaths 5 Other 6 References [edit] Events of 1776 January 10: Common Sense published Download high resolution version (510x800, 130 KB)Common Sense This image is in the public domain because its copyright has expired in the United States and those countries with a copyright term of life of the author plus 100 years. ... Download high resolution version (510x800, 130 KB)Common Sense This image is in the public domain because its copyright has expired in the United States and those countries with a copyright term of life of the author plus 100 years. ... is the 10th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Common sense (disambiguation). ... [edit] January January 10 - Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense..[1] January 20 - American Revolution: South Carolina Loyalists led by Robert Cunningham sign a petition from prison agreeing to all demands for peace by the newly formed state government of South Carolina. January 24 - American Revolution: Henry Knox arrives at Cambridge, Massachusetts with the artillery that he has transported from Fort Ticonderoga is the 10th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other persons of the same name, see Thomas Paine (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Common sense (disambiguation). ... is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... John Trumbulls Declaration of Independence, showing the five-man committee in charge of drafting the Declaration in 1776 as it presents its work to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia The American Revolution refers to the period during the last half of the 18th century in which the Thirteen... Official language(s) English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N  - Longitude 78° 32′ W to 83... For other uses, see Loyalist (disambiguation). ... Robert Cunningham (1837-1905) was a British-Canadian lay missionary turned entrepeneur who founded the town of Port Essington, British Columbia. ... is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... John Trumbulls Declaration of Independence, showing the five-man committee in charge of drafting the Declaration in 1776 as it presents its work to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia The American Revolution refers to the period during the last half of the 18th century in which the Thirteen... Henry Knox (July 25, 1750 – October 25, 1806) was an American bookseller from Boston who became the chief artillery officer of the Continental Army and later the nations first Secretary of War. ... Location in Middlesex County in Massachusetts Coordinates: , Country State County Middlesex Settled 1630 Incorporated 1636 Government  - Type Mayor-City Council  - Mayor Kenneth Reeves (D) Area  - City  7. ... Fort Ticonderoga is a large 18th century fort built at a strategically important narrows in Lake Champlain where a short traverse gives access to the north end of Lake George in the state of New York, USA. The fort controlled both commonly used trade routes between the English-controlled Hudson... [edit] February February 27 - American Revolution: Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge: North Carolina Loyalists charge across Moore's Creek bridge near Wilmington to attack what they mistakenly believe to be a small force of rebels. Several loyalist leaders are killed in the ensuing battle. The patriot victory virtually ends all British authority in the town. is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Combatants Patriot militia Loyalist militia Commanders Caswell, Lillington McLeod Strength 1,000 1,500 Casualties 1 killed, 1 wounded 30 killed or wounded, 850 captured The Battle of Moores Creek Bridge was fought near Wilmington, North Carolina, on February 27, 1776, between North Carolina patriots and Scottish Loyalists. ... The Royal Colony of North Carolina was organized in 1829 from the Province of North Carolina after seven of the original eight Lords Proprietors sold their tracts back to the crown. ... Wilmington is a city in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. ... [edit] March March 4 - The American Revolution: The Americans capture "Dorchester Heights" dominating the port of Boston, Massachusetts. March 9 - The first of the Great Economists, Adam Smith, publishes The Wealth of Nations. March 17 - American Revolution: British forces evacuate Boston, Massachusetts after George Washington commands the placement of artillery overlooking the city at Dorchester Heights. March 28 - Juan Bautista de Anza finds the site for the Presidio of San Francisco. is the 63rd day of the year (64th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... John Trumbulls Declaration of Independence, showing the five-man committee in charge of drafting the Declaration in 1776 as it presents its work to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia The American Revolution refers to the period during the last half of the 18th century in which the Thirteen... Dorchester Heights Monument Dorchester Heights is the central area of South Boston. ... Nickname: City on the Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe)1, Athens of America, The Cradle of Revolution, Puritan City, Americas Walking City Location in Massachusetts, USA Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas M. Menino(D) Area    - City 232. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... is the 68th day of the year (69th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other persons named Adam Smith, see Adam Smith (disambiguation). ... Adam Smith An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations is the magnum opus of the Scottish economist Adam Smith, published on March 9, 1776 during the Scottish Enlightenment. ... is the 76th day of the year (77th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Boston redirects here. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. ... For other uses, see Artillery (disambiguation). ... Dorchester Heights Monument Dorchester Heights is the central area of South Boston. ... is the 87th day of the year (88th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Juan Bautista de Anza Juan Bautista de Anza Bezerra Nieto (July 1736 - December 19, 1788) was a Novo-Spanish explorer for the Spanish Empire. ... The Parade Grounds at the Presidio of San Francisco. ... [edit] April April 12 - American Revolution: The Royal Colony of North Carolina produces the Halifax Resolves making it the first British colony to officially authorize its Continental Congress delegates to vote for independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. April 23 - 212th anniversary of William Shakespeare's birth, and 160th anniversary of his death. is the 102nd day of the year (103rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Halifax Resolves is the name later given to a resolution adopted by North Carolinas Fourth Provincial Congress in Halifax County on April 12, 1776. ... The Continental Congress was the first national government of the United States. ... For an explanation of terms such as Scotland, Wales, England, (Great) Britain and United Kingdom, see British Isles (terminology). ... is the 113th day of the year (114th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... [edit] May May 1 - Adam Weishaupt founds the Bavarian Illuminati (Order of the Illuminati) in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. May 4 - Rhode Island becomes the first American colony to renounce allegiance to King George III. is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Adam Weishaupt Johann Adam Weishaupt (6 February 1748 in Ingolstadt - 18 November 1830 in Gotha) was a German who founded the Order of Illuminati. ... For other uses, see Illuminati (disambiguation). ... Ingolstadt (Austro-Bavarian: InglstÃ¥dt) is a city in the Free State of Bavaria, Germany. ... For other uses, see Bavaria (disambiguation). ... is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... George III (George William Frederick) (4 June 1738–29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain, and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until 1 January 1801, and thereafter King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. ... [edit] June June 7 - American Revolution: Richard Henry Lee of Virginia proposes to the Continental Congress a resolution calling for a Declaration of Independence. June 8 - American Revolution: Battle of Trois-Rivières: American invaders are driven back at Trois-Rivières, Quebec. June 12 - American Revolution: Virginia Declaration of Rights by George Mason adopted by the Virginia Convention of Delegates. June 15 - American Revolution: Delaware Separation Day: The Delaware General Assembly votes to suspend government under the British Crown. June 17 - Lt. Jose Joaquin Moraga leads a band of colonists from Monterey Presidio, landing on June 29 and constructing the Mission Dolores of the new Presidio of San Francisco. is the 158th day of the year (159th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732–June 19, 1794) was an American who served as the sixth President of the United States in Congress assembled under the Articles of Confederation, holding office from November 30, 1784 to November 22, 1785. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... The Continental Congress was the first national government of the United States. ... The Lee Resolution, or sometimes Lees Resolution, was proposed by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia to the Second Continental Congress on June 7, 1776. ... A declaration of independence is an assertion of the independence of an aspiring state or states. ... is the 159th day of the year (160th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Combatants United States of America United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Commanders John Sullivan Sir Guy Carleton Strength 2,500 3,000 Casualties 25 dead, 140 wounded, 236 captured 8 dead, 9 wounded The Battle of Trois-Rivières was fought on June 8, 1776, in the American Revolutionary... Location City Information Established: January 1, 2002 Area: 228. ... is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Virginia Declaration of Rights is a declaration by the Virginia Convention of Delegates of rights of individuals and a call for independence from Britain. ... For other persons named George Mason, see George Mason (disambiguation). ... is the 166th day of the year (167th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Delaware General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Delaware. ... is the 168th day of the year (169th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Lieutenant Alferez José Joaquín de la Santísima Trinidad Moraga was an early explorer to Alta California, now known as California. ... For other uses, see Monterey (disambiguation). ... is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Mission Basilica San Francisco de Asís Mission Basilica San Francisco de Asís, also known as Mission Dolores, was founded on October 9, 1776. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... [edit] July July 2 - American Revolution: The final (despite minor revisions) U.S. Declaration of Independence is written. July 4 - American Revolution: United States Declaration of Independence. United States officially declares independence from the British Empire. July 9 - American Revolution: An angry mob in New York City topples the equestrian statue of George III in Bowling Green. July 12 - Captain James Cook sets off from Plymouth England on his third, and fatal, expedition to the Pacific Ocean. July 21 - Mozart's celebrated Haffner Serenade is first performed in Salzburg, Austria is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Declaration of Independence was an act of the Second Continental Congress, adopted on July 4, 1776, which declared that the Thirteen Colonies in North America were Free and Independent States and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to... The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps. ... is the 190th day of the year (191st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... George III (George William Frederick) (4 June 1738–29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain, and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until 1 January 1801, and thereafter King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. ... Bowling Green, shown in a composite photograph taken from the steps of the U.S. Custom House looking north along Broadway. ... is the 193rd day of the year (194th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the British explorer. ... This article is about the city of Plymouth in England. ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... “Mozart” redirects here. ... Serenade for orchestra in D major, K. 250, popularly known as the Haffner Serenade, is a serenade by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. ... This page is for the city of Salzburg. ... [edit] August August 2 - Most of the American colonies ratify the Declaration of Independence August 15 - American Revolution: First Hessian troops land on Staten Island to join British forces. August 27 - American Revolution: Battle of Long Island: Washington's troops routed in Brooklyn by British under William Howe. is the 214th day of the year (215th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... In mathematics, the Hessian matrix of a function of several real variables is the (symmetric) matrix of all second partial derivatives. ... This article is about the borough in New York City. ... is the 239th day of the year (240th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Combatants United States Kingdom of Great Britain Commanders George Washington, Israel Putnam William Howe, Charles Cornwallis, Henry Clinton Strength 11,000-13,000 (about 10,000 of which were militia ) 22,000 (including 9,000 Hessians) Casualties 1,719 total (312 dead, 1,407 wounded, captured or missing) 377 total... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. ... This article is about the borough of New York City. ... For the surrealist painter, see William Howe (painter). ... [edit] September September - First running of the St. Leger Stakes horse race in England. September 6 - Hurricane hits Guadeloupe, killing more than 6000. September 7 - American Revolution: World's first submarine attack. American submersible craft Turtle attempts to attach a time bomb to the hull of British Admiral Richard Howe's flagship HMS Eagle in New York Harbor. September 11 - American Revolution: abortive peace conference between British and Americans on Staten Island. September 15 - American Revolution: British land on Manhattan at Kip's Bay. Sept. 22: British hang spy Nathan Hale in New York City. September 16 - American Revolution: Battle of Harlem Heights is fought. September 22 - American Revolution: Nathan Hale executed in New York City for espionage. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The St. ... is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Submarine (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Turtle (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe (March 8, 1726 - August 5, 1799) was a British admiral. ... New York Harbor, a geographic term, refers collectively to the rivers, bays, and tidal estuaries near the mouth of the Hudson River in the vicinity of New York City. ... is the 254th day of the year (255th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Staten Island (disambiguation) Staten Island, shown in an enhanced satellite image Staten Island is one of the five boroughs of New York City, located on an island of the same name on the west side of the Narrows at the entrance of New York Harbor. ... is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Manhattan (disambiguation). ... Combatants American milita British Army Commanders William Douglas William Howe Strength 900 4,000 Casualties 60 killed or wounded, 320 captured 12 killed The Landing at Kips Bay was a British maneuver during the New York Campaign in the American Revolutionary War. ... Image File history File links Nathan_Hale_hanged_by_British_200px. ... Image File history File links Nathan_Hale_hanged_by_British_200px. ... is the 265th day of the year (266th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other persons named Nathan Hale, see Nathan Hale (disambiguation). ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Battle of Harlem Heights was a skirmish in the New York Campaign of the American Revolutionary War. ... is the 265th day of the year (266th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other persons named Nathan Hale, see Nathan Hale (disambiguation). ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... [edit] October October 7 - Crown Prince Paul of Russia marries Sophie Marie Dorothea of Württemberg. October 9 - Father Francisco Palou founds Mission San Francisco de Asis in what is now San Francisco, California. October 11 - American Revolution: Battle of Valcour Island: On Lake Champlain near Valcour Island, a British fleet led by Sir Guy Carleton defeats 15 American gunboats commanded by Brigadier General Benedict Arnold. Although nearly all of Arnold's ships are destroyed, the two day-long battle will give Patriot forces enough time to prepare defenses of New York City. October 28 - American Revolution: Battle of White Plains: British forces arrive at White Plains, attack and capture Chatterton Hill from the Americans. October 31 - In his first speech before British Parliament Declaration of Independence that summer, King George III acknowledges that all is not going well for Britain in the war with the United States. is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A Crown Prince or Crown Princess is the heir or heiress apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy. ... Paul I of Russia Paul I of Russia (Russian: Pavel Petrovich, Павел I Петрович) (October 1, 1754 - March 23, 1801) was an Emperor (Tsar) of Russia (1796 - 1801). ... Portrait of Maria Fyodorovna in 1777 by Alexander Roslin Sophie Marie Dorothea Auguste Louise of Württemberg or Maria Fyodorovna (Russian: )(October 25, 1759 - November 5, 1828) the second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia. ... is the 282nd day of the year (283rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Fray Francisco Palou, diligent student, devout Christian, loyal disciple, tireless traveler, zealous missionary, firm defender of the faith, resourceful pioneer, successful mission builder, able administrator, and fair minded historian of California is the tribute made by Palous editor Herbert E. Bolton. ... A view of Mission Dolores on a rainy San Francisco day in December 2004. ... San Francisco redirects here. ... is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Battle of Valcour Island, 11 October 1776, also known as Battle of Valcour Bay, was a naval engagement fought on Lake Champlain in a narrow strait between the New York mainland and Valcour Island. ... Landsat photo Lake Champlain (French: lac Champlain) is a large lake in North America, mostly within the borders of the United States (states of Vermont and New York) but partially situated across the US-Canada border in the province of Quebec. ... Valcour Island, about two miles long and a mile broad, lies in Lake Champlain, forming a narrow strait against the New York mainland. ... Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester. ... For other persons named Benedict Arnold, see Benedict Arnold (disambiguation). ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Combatants United States Britain Commanders George Washington William Howe Strength 14,500 men 14,000 men Casualties 300 killed and wounded 313 killed and wounded Battle of White Plains Historic Site : George Washingtons HQ The Battle of White Plains was an inconclusive meeting on October 28, 1776 in the... is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... George III (George William Frederick) (4 June 1738–29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain, and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until 1 January 1801, and thereafter King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. ... [edit] November November 16 - American Revolution: Hessian mercenaries under Lieutenant General Wilhelm von Knyphausen capture Fort Washington from the American Continentals. is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The term Hessian refers to the inhabitants of the German state of Hesse. ... General Wilhelm von Knyphausen (1716 – 1800), Hessian mercenary officer during the American Revolutionary War. ... Fort Washington (New York) was a fortified position near the north end of Manhattan Island and was located at the highest point on the island. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... [edit] December December 5 - The Phi Beta Kappa society is founded at the College of William and Mary. December 7 - American Revolution: Marquis de Lafayette attempts to enter the American military as a major general. December 21 - American Revolution: The Royal Colony of North Carolina reorganizes into the State of North Carolina after adopting its own constitution. Richard Caswell becomes the first governor of the newly formed state. December 23 - American Revolution: Thomas Paine, living with Washington's troops, begins publishing The American Crisis, containing the stirring phrase, "These are the times that try men's souls." December 25 - American Revolution: Gen. George Washington orders the first issue of The Crisis read to his troops on Christmas Eve, then at 6 p.m. all 2600 of them march to McKonkey's Ferry, cross the Delaware River and land on the Jersey bank at 3 a.m. December 26 - American Revolution: Battle of Trenton: Washington's troops surprise the 1500 Hessian troops under the command of Col. Johann Rall at 8 a.m. outside Trenton and score a victory, taking 948 prisoners while suffering only 5 wounded. is the 339th day of the year (340th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Phi Beta Kappa Society is an honor society which considers its mission to be fostering and recognizing excellence in undergraduate liberal arts and sciences. ... The College of William and Mary (also known as William & Mary, W&M or The College) is a small, selective, coeducational public university located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. ... is the 341st day of the year (342nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Marie-Joseph-Paul-Roch-Yves-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette (September 6, 1757 – May 20, 1834), was a French aristocrat most famous for his participation in the American Revolutionary War and early French Revolution. ... is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Largest metro area Charlotte metro area Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... Categories: Historical stubs | 1729 births | 1789 deaths | Continental Congressmen | Governors of North Carolina ... is the 357th day of the year (358th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other persons of the same name, see Thomas Paine (disambiguation). ... Wikisource has original text related to this article: The American Crisis The American Crisis was a series of pamphlets published in London in 1793, by revolutionary author Thomas Paine, focusing on the American colonies increasing difficulties with Great Britain -- difficulties which ultimately led to an open breach in the form... is the 359th day of the year (360th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania is a small village located in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania. ... For the Delaware River in Kansas, see Delaware River (Kansas) The Delaware River is a river on the Atlantic coast of the United States. ... is the 360th day of the year (361st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Combatants Continental Army a Hessian Brigade Commanders George Washington Johann Rall† Strength 2,400 1,400 Casualties 2 dead,On the march 2 wounded 23 dead, 92 wounded, 913 captured The Battle of Trenton was a battle which took place on December 26, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War after... Colonel Johannn Rall (alt. ... [edit] No month known The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. 1 published by Gibbon. This article is about the book. ... [edit] Notable Births 1776 in other calendars Gregorian calendar 1776 MDCCLXXVI Ab urbe condita 2529 Armenian calendar 1225 ԹՎ ՌՄԻԵ Bahá'í calendar -68 – -67 Buddhist calendar 2320 Chinese calendar 4412/4472-11-11 (乙未年十一月十一日) — to — 4413/4473-11-21 (丙申年十一月廿一日) Coptic calendar 1492 – 1493 Ethiopian calendar 1768 – 1769 Hebrew calendar 5536 – 5537 Hindu calendars  - Vikram Samvat 1831 – 1832  - Shaka Samvat 1698 – 1699  - Kali Yuga 4877 – 4878 Holocene calendar 11776 Iranian calendar 1154 – 1155 Islamic calendar 1189 – 1190 Japanese calendar An'ei 5 (安永5年) For the calendar of religious holidays and periods, see liturgical year. ... Ab urbe condita (related with Anno urbis conditae: AUC or a. ... The Armenian calendar uses the Armenian numerals. ... The Baháí calendar, also called the Badí‘ calendar, used by the Baháí Faith, is a solar calendar with regular years of 365 days, and leap years of 366 days. ... The Buddhist calendar is used on mainland southeast Asia in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar (formerly Burma) in several related forms. ... The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, incorporating elements of a lunar calendar with those of a solar calendar. ... The Chinese sexagenary cycle (Chinese: ; pinyin: ) is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles, the ten Heavenly Stems (天干; tiāngān) and the twelve Earthly Branches (地支; dìzhÄ«). These have been traditionally used as a means of numbering days and years, not only in China... The Chinese sexagenary cycle (Chinese: ; pinyin: ) is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles, the ten Heavenly Stems (天干; tiāngān) and the twelve Earthly Branches (地支; dìzhÄ«). These have been traditionally used as a means of numbering days and years, not only in China... The Coptic calendar, also called the Alexandrian calendar, is used by the Coptic Orthodox Church. ... The Ethiopian calendar (Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ዘመን አቆጣጠር ), also called the Geez calendar, is the principal calendar used in Ethiopia and is also the liturgical year of Christians in Eritrea belonging to the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church, Eastern Catholic Church of Eritrea and Lutheran (Evangelical Church of Eritrea), where it is commonly known... The Hebrew calendar (‎) or Jewish calendar is the calendar used by Jews for religious purposes. ... A page from the Hindu calendar 1871-72. ... There is disagreement as to the meaning of the Indian word Samvat. ... The Indian national calendar (sometimes called Saka calendar) is the official civil calendar in use in India. ... Kali Yuga is also the title of a book by Roland Charles Wagner. ... H.E. redirects here. ... The Iranian calendar (Persian: ) also known as Persian calendar or the Jalāli Calendar is a solar calendar currently used in Iran and Afghanistan. ... The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar (Arabic: التقويم الهجري; at-taqwÄ«m al-hijrÄ«; Persian: تقویم هجري قمری ‎ taqwÄ«m-e hejri-ye qamari; also called the Hijri calendar) is the calendar used to date events in many predominantly Muslim countries, and used by Muslims everywhere to determine the proper day on which to celebrate... Koinobori, flags decorated like koi, are popular decorations around Childrens Day This mural on the wall of a Tokyo subway station celebrates Hazuki, the eighth month. ... Anei (安永) was a Japanese era after Meiwa and before Tenmei and spanned from 1772 to 1781. ...  - Imperial Year Kōki 2436 (皇紀2436年) Julian calendar 1821 Korean calendar 4109 Thai solar calendar 2319 v • d • e January 24 - E.T.A. Hoffmann, German writer, composer, and painter (d. 1822) February 11 - Joannis Capodistrias, Greek governor of Troezen (d. 1831) March 10 - Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen of Prussia (d. 1810) April 1 - Sophie Germain, French mathematician (d. 1831) June 11 - John Constable, English painter (d. 1837) August 9 - Amedeo Avogadro, Italian chemist (d. 1856) December 27 - Nikolay Kamensky, Russian general (d. 1811) date unknown Muthuswami Dikshitar, Indian composer (d. 1835) Jane Porter, English novelist (d. 1850) See also Category: 1776 births. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Japanese era name. ... The Julian calendar was a reform of the Roman calendar which was introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BC and came into force in 45 BC (709 ab urbe condita). ... The traditional Korean calendar is directly derived from the Asian calendar. ... The Thai solar, or Suriyakati (สุริยคติ), calendar is used in traditional and official contexts in Thailand, although the Western calendar is sometimes used in business. ... is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... ETA Hoffman Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann (January 24, 1776 - June 25, 1822), was a German romantic and fantasy author and composer. ... 1822 (MDCCCXXII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... statue of John Capodistria in Panepistimiou Street, Athens John Capodistria, (in Greek Ioannis Kapodistrias or Ιωάννης Καποδίστριας, and in Italian Giovanni Capo dIstria, Count Capo dIstria) (February 11, 1776 - October 9... Leopold I 1831 (MDCCCXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... March 10 is the 69th day of the year (70th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Louise, Queen of Prussia by Josef Grassi Louise Auguste Wilhelmine Amalie (Louisa Augusta Wilhelmina Amelia) (March 10, 1776 - July 19, 1810), Queen of Prussia, was born in Hanover, where her father, Karl of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, was field marshal of the household brigade. ... 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Sophie Germain Marie-Sophie Germain (April 1, 1776 – June 27, 1831), born to a middle-class merchant family in Paris, France, was a French mathematician. ... Leopold I 1831 (MDCCCXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... is the 162nd day of the year (163rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A self portrait by John Constable John Constable (11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English Romantic painter. ... Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1837 - 1901) 1837 (MDCCCXXXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Avogadro redirects here. ... 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... December 27 is the 361st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (362nd in leap years). ... Count Nicholas Kamensky Count Nikolay Mikhailovich Kamensky (27 December 1776 — 4 May 1811) was a Russian general who outlived his father, Field Marshal Mikhail Kamensky, by two years. ... For the US Federal Agent designation, see Special agent. ... Muttusvami Dikshitar is one of the Carnatic music composer trinity. ... | Come and take it, slogan of the Texas Revolution 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Jane Porter, from The Ladies Monthly Museum Jane Porter (1776-1850), was born in the Bailey in Durham City. ... For the game, see: 1850 (board game) 1850 (MDCCCL) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday [1] of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... [edit] Deaths March 10 - Élie Catherine Fréron, French critic (b. 1719) March 10 - Niclas Sahlgren, Swedish merchant and philanthropist (b. 1701) March 24 - John Harrison, English clockmaker (b. 1693) March 26 - Samuel Ward, American politician (b. 1725) April 29 - Edward Wortley Montagu, English traveler and writer (b. 1713) May 4 - Jacques Saly, French sculptor (b. 1717) June 10 - Leopold Widhalm, Austrian luthier (b. 1722) June 20 - Benjamin Huntsman, English inventor and manufacturer (b. 1704) July 7 - Jeremiah Markland, English classical scholar (b. 1693) July 10 - Richard Peters, English-born clergyman (b. 1704) August 1 - Francis Salvador, American patriot (b. 1747) August 2 - Louis François I, Prince of Conti, French military leader (b. 1717) August 25 - David Hume, Scottish philosopher (b. 1711) September 22 - Nathan Hale, American Revolutionary War captain, writer and patriot (executed) (b. 1755) October 17 - Pierre François le Courayer, French theologian (b. 1681) November 17 - James Ferguson, Scottish astronomer (b. 1710) March 10 is the 69th day of the year (70th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Élie Catherine Fréron (1719 - March 10, 1776), was a French critic and controversialist. ... // Events January 23 - The Principality of Liechtenstein is created within the Holy Roman Empire April 25 - Daniel Defoe publishes Robinson Crusoe June 10 - Battle of Glen Shiel Prussia conducts Europes first systematic census Miners in Falun, Sweden find an apparently petrified body of Fet-Mats Israelsson in an unused... Niclas Sahlgren (18 March 1701 – 10 March 1776), Swedish merchant and philanthropist. ... Events January 18 - Frederick I becomes King of Prussia. ... is the 83rd day of the year (84th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... John Harrison John Harrison (March 24, 1693–March 24, 1776) was an English clockmaker, who designed and built the worlds first successful chronometer (maritime clock), one whose accuracy was great enough to allow the determination of longitude over long distances. ... Events January 11 - Eruption of Mt. ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year (86th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Samuel Ward (May 25, 1725 – March 26, 1776) was an American farmer, shop keeper, and statesman from Westerly, Rhode Island. ... Events February 8 - Catherine I became empress of Russia February 20 - The first reported case of white men scalping Native Americans takes place in New Hampshire colony. ... is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Edward Wortley Montagu (1713 - April 29, 1776), was an English author and traveller. ... Year 1713 (MDCCXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Portrait of Jacques François Joseph Saly by Jens Juel. ... // Events January 4 — The Netherlands, Britain & France sign Triple Alliance February 26-March 6 What is now the northeastern United States was paralyzed by a series of blizzards that buried the region. ... is the 161st day of the year (162nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Leopold Widhalm, born October 2, 1722 - died June 10, 1776, was an Austrian luthier. ... // Events Abraham De Moivre states De Moivres theorem connecting trigonometric functions and complex numbers Publication of the first book of Bachs Well-Tempered Clavier Fall of Persias Safavid dynasty during a bloody revolt of the Afghani people. ... is the 171st day of the year (172nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Benjamin Huntsman (1704 - 1776), English inventor and steel-manufacturer, was born in Lincolnshire. ... Events Building of the Students Monument in Aiud, Romania. ... is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jeremiah Markland (October 18 (or 29) 1693 - July 7, 1776), English classical scholar, was born at Childwall in Liverpool on the 29th (or 18th) of October 1693. ... Events January 11 - Eruption of Mt. ... is the 191st day of the year (192nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Richard Peters (1704– July 10, 1776) was an American cleric and a civil servant in colonial Pennsylvania. ... Events Building of the Students Monument in Aiud, Romania. ... is the 213th day of the year (214th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Francis Salvador (1747-1776) was the first American Jew to be killed in the American Revolution. ... Year 1747 (MDCCXLVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... is the 214th day of the year (215th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Louis François I de Bourbon (August 13, 1717 – August 2, 1776) was Prince of Conti from 1727 to his death, following his father Louis Armand II. Louis François I, Prince of Conti Louis François adopted a military career, and when the war of the Austrian Succession