1782
John Adams secures Dutch recognition of the United States as an independent government
John Adams secures Dutch recognition of the United States as an independent government
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1782
The city of Rattanakosin, now known internationally as Bangkok, is founded on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River
The city of Rattanakosin, now known internationally as Bangkok, is founded on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River
1782
Raid on Lunenburg: American privateers attack the British settlement of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Raid on Lunenburg: American privateers attack the British settlement of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
1782
George Washington orders the creation of the Badge of Military Merit to honor soldiers wounded in battle. It is later…
George Washington orders the creation of the Badge of Military Merit to honor soldiers wounded in battle. It is later…
1782
American Revolutionary War: Battle of Blue Licks: The last major engagement of the war, almost ten months after the…
American Revolutionary War: Battle of Blue Licks: The last major engagement of the war, almost ten months after the…
1782
British forces under Edward Despard complete the reconquest of the Black River settlements on the Mosquito Coast from…
British forces under Edward Despard complete the reconquest of the Black River settlements on the Mosquito Coast from…
1781
American Revolutionary War: British and French ships clash in the Battle of Fort Royal off the coast of Martinique
American Revolutionary War: British and French ships clash in the Battle of Fort Royal off the coast of Martinique
1781
Jack Jouett begins his midnight ride to warn Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia legislature of an impending British raid
Jack Jouett begins his midnight ride to warn Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia legislature of an impending British raid
1781
Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, a fleet of six East India Company ships sets sail from Fort Marlborough to raid the Dutch VOC…
Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, a fleet of six East India Company ships sets sail from Fort Marlborough to raid the Dutch VOC…
1781
Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, a fleet of six East India Company ships sets sail from Fort Marlborough to raid the Dutch VOC…
Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, a fleet of six East India Company ships sets sail from Fort Marlborough to raid the Dutch VOC…
1781
British and Dutch ships engage in the second Battle of Dogger Bank.
British and Dutch ships engage in the second Battle of Dogger Bank.
1781
British and Dutch ships engage in the second Battle of Dogger Bank.
British and Dutch ships engage in the second Battle of Dogger Bank.
1781
American Revolutionary War: A small force of Pennsylvania militia is ambushed and overwhelmed by an American Indian…
American Revolutionary War: A small force of Pennsylvania militia is ambushed and overwhelmed by an American Indian…
1780
American Revolutionary War: In the largest defeat of the Continental Army, Charleston, South Carolina is taken by Britis
American Revolutionary War: In the largest defeat of the Continental Army, Charleston, South Carolina is taken by Britis
1780
The Cumberland Compact is signed by leaders of the settlers in the Cumberland River area of what would become the U
The Cumberland Compact is signed by leaders of the settlers in the Cumberland River area of what would become the U
1780
American Revolutionary War: At the Waxhaws Massacre, the British continue attacking after the Continentals lay down thei
American Revolutionary War: At the Waxhaws Massacre, the British continue attacking after the Continentals lay down thei
1780
American Revolution: Battle of Springfield fought in and around Springfield, New Jersey (including Short Hills, formerly
American Revolution: Battle of Springfield fought in and around Springfield, New Jersey (including Short Hills, formerly