Gouverneur Morris

No major battles occurred on this date.

But in 1752, Gouverneur Morris is born to the wealthy Morris family of New York.
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Battle of Fort Henderson

On this day in 1779,

Col. Samuel Elbert is commanding his Georgia militia when they're attacked by Lt. Col. Archibald Campbell's force. Campbell closes with Elbert's force at Spirit Creek. Elbert leaves 200 men in a small stockade, known as Fort Henderson, on the other side of the creek. Campbell bombards the fort with his artillery. Afterwards, the Georgians abandon the fort and a company of Highlanders takes possession after The Battle of Fort Henderson.
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Battle of Augusta

On this day in 1779,

British Brig. Gen. Augustine Prevost's path to Savannah from Florida takes him through Augusta, located on the Savannah River. An important victory for the British because it gives them control over the river and opens a gateway for supplies after The Battle of Augusta.
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States General of Holland

No major battles occurred on this date.

But on this day in 1778, the States General of Holland agrees to unlimited trade with American ports.
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University of Georgia

No major battles occurred on this date.

But in 1785, the Georgia General Assembly incorporates the University of Georgia, the first state-funded institution of higher learning in the new republic.
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Battle of Burke County, GA

On this day in 1779,

The Georgia Patriot militia rallies at the Burke County Jail to stop the British advance. British Maj. James M. Prevost orders a detachment of East Florida Rangers, under Lt. Col. Thomas Brown, and a detachment of South Carolina Royalists, under Lt. Col. Joseph Robinson, on a mission to rescue the Loyalist prisoners at the jail. Militiamen inside repel two attacks. Brown eventually withdraws his men and rejoins the main British force that was heading towards Augusta after The Battle of Burke County, GA.
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Battle of Briar Creek, GA

On this day in 1779,

British Lt. Col. Archibald Campbell sends units to Briar Creek. Patriot forces at the bridge learn of their approach and set fire to the bridge. The British force the Patriot forces to withdraw, thus allowing time to put out the fire and capture the bridge at The Battle of Briar Creek, GA.
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