JULY 6TH
Today in the Revolution ...
1775
Second Congress issues "Declaration of the Causes & Necessity of Taking up Arms," listing grievances but denying intent to be independent.
1776
Declaration of Independence announced on the front page of the Pennsylvania Evening Gazette.
1777
British General John Burgoyne captures Fort Ticonderoga from the Americans.
Birthday of ...
1736
Daniel Morgan. Age on 4 July 1776: 39.
1747
John Paul Jones. Age on 4 July 1776: 28.
POOR RICHARD'S ALMANACK
Man's tongue is soft, and bone doth lack;
— Benjamin Franklin,1740
