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On January 27th... 1756 Composer Wolfang Amadeus Mozart was born. 1832 Author Lewis Carroll was born. 1880 Thomas Edison was granted a patent for his incandescent light. 1900 Georgia Neese Clark Gray, the first woman Treasurer of the United States, was born.
Friedrich Wilhelm Augustus von Steuben came to America in 1778 to help in the Revolutionary cause and helped George Washington transform a ragtag collection of troops into a well-disciplined and well-trained army.
The Sea of Galilee lies in the Jordan Plain of northern Israel, about 30 miles from the Mediterranean. It is fed by the Jordan River, which flows through it from north to south. It was on its shores where Jesus performed the miracle of feeding a multitude with a few loaves of bread and a basket of fish.
The Battle of the Monongahela was fought near present-day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 9, 1755, when a British/American force led by Major General Edward Braddock was ambushed by a French/Indian force. Braddock was killed during the battle, but his aide-de-camp George Washington earned great distinction.
William Howard Taft: A Chronology of His Life and Career William Howard Taft had no real interest in politics, but his wife opposed his career as a judge because she felt it was a "fixed groove." Hardly any other President has been so unhappy in office. When he was appointed Chief Justice eight years after leaving the White House, Taft said it was the highest honor he ever received.
South Carolina: Facts and Figures Area 32,007 sq mi. Population 4,012,012. Capital Columbia. Ratified Constitution May 23, 1788.
Massachusetts Bay Colony The Governor and Company of Massachusetts Bay in New England was chartered in 1629, and given the right to govern a tract of land extending from three miles south of the Charles River to a point three miles north of the Merrimac, west to the Pacific Ocean.
John Sullivan led armies at Quebec, Long Island, Trenton, Princeton, Staten Island, Brandywine, and Germantown. He is best known, however, for leading a camapign against the Iroquois in New York that ended their alliance with the British.
The Wright Brothers began testing gliders in 1900. On December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, they became the first men to successfully pilot a powered flying machine.
The Island of New Guinea in General New Guinea has an area of 304,980 square miles, making it the second largest island in the world, behind Greenland. Native animals of New Guinea include crocodiles, tree kangaroos, and such snakes as the death adder, the Papuan black, and the taipan. The island also has many bright-colored birds and butterflies.
James Cook was the first European to land on New Zealand, the first ship commander to prevent an outbreak of scurvy during an extended voyage, sailed further south than any previous navigator, and "discovered" the Hawaiian Islands.
Molly Pitcher was a nickname for women who carried water to troops on Revolutionary War battlefields. Although many such women existed, the most commonly known story involves one whose real name was Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley.
The Battle of Monmouth, fought on June 28, 1778, was the last time two full armies would meet in battle during the Revolutionary War. Although it ended in a technical draw, the Americans gained confidence in their abilities and faith in General George Washington's leadership.
The Bramble Shark (Echinorhinus brucus) is distinguished from similar-looking sharks by having two small dorsal fins located far on the back just before the tail., as well as the large, thorn-like denticles that cover its body.
Valley Forge was the site of the Continental Army' encampment during the winter of 1777-1778. Although no battles were fought there, General George Washington faced his greatest challenge as Commander-In-Chief due to severe shortages of food, clothing and medical supplies.
ZZ Top came together in 1970 and has been touring ever since, with the same members. Their hit singles include "Tush," "Tube Snake Boogie," "Sharp-Dressed Man," and "La Grange."
Seth Warner led the Green Mountain Boys at the Battle of Bennington and against British supply lines all the way to Lake Champlain, actions which ultimately led to General John Burgoyne's surrender at Yorktown.
John Stark led the New Hampshire Militia against a German/British/Indian army at the Battle of Bennington, and scored a decisive victory.
The Battle of Bennington was fought on August 16, 1777, about 10 miles from Bennington, Vermont. American forces led by Brigadier General John Stark completely decimated a German/British army led by Colonel Friedrich Baum, leading Vermont to declare its independence.
William Howe gained distinction during the campaign against Quebec in 1759, during the Seven Years' War. Sent back to America in 1775, he actively led a column against Americans entrenched on Breed's Hill. As commander of all British forces in America he won battles at Long Island, White Plains and Brandywine before resigning.