May1775

Historical Events in May 1775

May 7 Turkish state of Bukovina secedes from Austria
May 10 Second Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and issues paper currency for 1st time

Appointment of Interest

May 10 Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia names George Washington Supreme Commander

George Washington — First US President George Washington

May 10 American Revolution: Green Mountain Boys capture Fort Ticonderoga, New York
May 17 American Revolutionary War: the Continental Congress bans trade with Canada
May 20 Citizens of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina declare independence from Great Britain

Election of Interest

May 24 John Hancock is unanimously elected President of the Continental Congress

John Hancock — Statesman John Hancock

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