Historical Events
- 1st gun salute for an American warship in a foreign port - US Andrew Doria at Fort St Eustatius (Dutch Caribbean isalnd)
- American Revolutionary War: British and Hessian troops take Fort Washington, New York marking one of biggest losses by US forces
- British troops capture Fort Washington during American Revolution
About November 16, 1776
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 246 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Scorpio
