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On this date, the stamp act was repealed -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The Townshend Acts repealed
The British Parliament repealed the Townshend Acts.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