The Continental Congress convened for an official session in Lancaster’s County Courthouse, marking the one and only day the city held the title of the capital of the United States.
Hale volunteered to gather intelligence on British troop movements and strategies but was captured, swiftly subjected to a trial by British authorities, found guilty of spying, and condemned to death as an illegal combatant.
John Hancock, one of Boston’s wealthiest merchants and a leading figure in Boston politics, forcibly removed customs officials from his ship Lydia.
Whether Revere referred to the approaching army as ‘regulars’ or ‘Redcoats’ is unclear, but his cry had the intended consequence of signalling the march of troops towards the Massachusetts village of Concord.
France and the United States signed the first two treaties ever negotiated by the American government, and which formally recognised the independence of the United States.
The Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolutionary War, was signed by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and representatives of the United States of America.
The Battle of Alamance has since been seen by some as a precursor to the American Revolution.
The 555-foot tall Washington Monument was dedicated at a ceremony featuring President Chester Arthur alongside fellow politicians, engineers and freemasons.
Also known as the Continental Colors, the Grand Union Flag remained in use until the Flag Resolution of 14 June 1777.
Cannons fired as the British departed, acting as a signal for General George Washington to ride into the city with Governor George Clinton.
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