Battle of Stony Point, NY

On this day in 1779,

Washington orders Maj. Gen. Anthony Wayne to attack the fortress under Col. Henry Johnson. Wayne sends a dispatch telling Washington that “The fort and garrison, with Johnson, are ours!" Wayne was awarded a medal by Congress, one of the few issued during the Revolution after the Battle of Stony Point, NY.
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A Battle a Day - The Colonial Years

No major battles occurred on this date.

But in 1806, Revolutionary war veteran and future President, Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel.
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Ft. Donnally

On this day in 1778,

Frontier warfare begins when Dick Pointer, a slave, defends a small block house from a surprise Shawnee attack until the militia garrison arrive at The Battle of Fort Donnally. In 1801, Pointer is given his freedom by the Virginia Assembly regarding his heroism at Ft. Donnally.

And in 1780,

Col. Abraham Beuford's detachment, with the last Continental unit in the south, is massacred by Col. Banastre Tarleton at The Battle of Waxhaws, SC.
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Evacuation of Richmond, VA

No major battles occurred on this date.

But in 1781, Maj. Gen. Marquis de Lafayette leads the evacuation of Richmond, VA as Brig. Gen. Arnold approaches.
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Battle of Cahokia, IL.

On this day in 1780,

Col. George Rogers Clark with reinforcements from Ft. Jefferson in Ohio, successfully fends off Indians and Tories at The Battle of Cahokia, IL.
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The United Colonies of America

No major battles occurred on this date.

But in 1775, Congress declares the new name of "The United Colonies of America." The first President is Payton Randolph.
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Bristol, RI.

On this day in 1778,

A British raiding party enters, burns and plunders the town of Bristol, RI.
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