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First Newspaper
The first edition of the first regular paper is posted in Boston, Massachusetts. -
Freedom of Press
It was recognized officially on this day in New York. -
French and Indian War Begins
General George Washington attacks the French's Fort Duquesne -
French and Indian War Ends
The French cedes Canada and the Midwest to the English to end the war. -
The Sugar Act is Passed
On this day the sugar act, which was the first of a successive line of acts to tax the colonists for the French and Indian War, is passed -
The Boston Massacre
British troops open fire on protesting American citizens -
The American Revolution Begins
On the night of April 18, 1775, lanterns are hung to warn Patriots about the incoming British -
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson and several others write the Declaration of Independence -
American Revolution Ends
On this day, the Treaty of Paris is signed -
U.S. Constitution Ratified
The U.S. Constitution is ratified by New Hampshire, which was the 9th state to do so -
George Washington Becomes First President
Washington is unanimously elected first president.
