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Historical Events in April 1776

  • Apr 1 Friedrich von Klinger's "Sturm und Drang" premieres in Leipzig

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Apr 3 George Washington receives honorary Ll.D. degree from Harvard College

First US President George Washington
First US President
George Washington
  • Apr 7 Captain John Barry and the USS Lexington captures the Edward
  • Apr 12 Halifax resolution for independence adopted by North Carolina
  • Apr 15 Duchess of Kingston found guilty of bigamy

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