June1775

June 1775 in History

Events in History

Jun 12 1st naval battle of Revolution-Unity (US) captures Margaretta (Br)

Event of Interest

Jun 14 US Army first forms as the Continental Army to fight American Revolutionary War

Nathanael Greene — US General Nathanael Greene

Appointment of Interest

Jun 15 George Washington appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, the day after Congress establishes the force

George Washington — First US President George Washington

Jun 17 Battle of Bunker Hill (actually it was Breed's Hill)
Jun 22 1st Continental currency issued ($3,000,000)
Jun 23 1st regatta held on river Thames, England

Birthdays in History

Jun 12 Karl Freiherr von Müffling, Prussian field marshal, born in Halle, Germany (d. 1851)

Deaths in History

Jun 17 Joseph Warren, American physician and soldier, dies at 34
Jun 17 Major John Pitcairn, British marine (killed in battle) (b. 1722)
Jun 23 Karl Ludwig, Freiherr von Pöllnitz, German adventurer and writer (b. 1692)

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