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The first regular newspaper publishes; the postmaster is John Campbell.
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George Washington is born.
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New York recognizes freedom of the press
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Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod.
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George Washington took his troops on an attack, which was the initial action of the French and Indian War.
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On this date, the French and Indian War ended with a peace treaty.
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The sugar act is put in place; it put a duty on multiple commodities.
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On this date, the stamp act was put in place.
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On this date, the stamp act was repealed
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The Townshend Acts were put in place; this put duties on a lot of things that were being imported to the colonies.
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On this date, the Boston Massacre occurred; it was called the first battle of the American Revolution.
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The British Parliament repealed the Townshend Acts.
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The Boston Tea Party occurred on this day,
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Thomas Paine published his famous pamphlet "Common Sense" on this day.
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The Declaration of Independence was approved
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The Bald Eagle is adopted by congress as the national bird.
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The Treaty of Paris is signed between the American and British officials
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On this date, George Washington is elected the 1st president of the United States.
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On this date, George Washington was inaugurated in New York City.
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The United States Post Office Department is established.
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On this date, George Washington is reelected president of the United States.
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Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin on this date.
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On this date, the Whiskey Rebellion occurred.
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On this date, the University of North Carolina became the first operating state university.
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On this date. the Treaty of Madrid is signed.
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In this year, John Adams is elected the 2nd President of the United States.
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This day was the first day of John Adams Presidency
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On this date, a law was passed to abolish slavery in New York, but wasn't effective until 28 years later.