THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: June 8th

hannahadams / June 8, 2022

These historical events took place on June 8th: 1789: James Madison introduces a proposed Bill of…

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THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: June 6th

clintdomingue / June 6, 2022

These historical events took place on June 6th: 1861:  Lincoln’s cabinet declares Union government will…

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THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: May 31st

hannahadams / May 31, 2022

These historical events took place on May 31st: 1634: The colony of Massachusetts Bay annexes…

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THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: May 24th

hannahadams / May 24, 2022

These historical events took place on May 24th: 1738: John Wesley is converted, launching the…

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THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: May 23rd

hannahadams / May 23, 2022

These historical events took place on May 23rd: 1785: Benjamin Franklin announces his invention of…

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THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: May 18th

hannahadams / May 18, 2022

These historical events took place on May 18th: 1631: John Winthrop is elected the first Governor…

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THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: May 16th

hannahadams / May 16, 2022

These historical events took place on May 16th: 1777: Button Gwinnett, Georgia delegate to United…

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THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: May 10th

hannahadams / May 10, 2022

These historical events took place on May 10th: 1775: Second Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia,…

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THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: May 9th

hannahadams / May 9, 2022

These historical events took place on May 9th: 1768: John Hancock pays duties on 25…

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THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: May 5th

hannahadams / May 5, 2022

These historical events took place on May 5th: 1778: George Washington appoints Friedrich Wilhelm von…

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