top ten most memerable events of american history By brandonv.vessels Jan 1, 1620 pilgrims sign mayflower compact this marks the unification of the pilgrims Mar 5, 1770 boston massacre Dec 16, 1773 boston tea party Jul 4, 1776 declaration of independents adopted by congress Sep 1, 1787 constitution ratification Nov 1, 1805 lewis and clark arrive in america Sep 17, 1863 emancipation proclimation frees slaves Nov 22, 1963 kennedy asasination Jul 21, 1969 the first maned moon landing Jan 20, 2009 44th president elected