1775 - The Continental Army was founded by the Second Continental Congress for purposes of common defense. ; This event is considered to be the birth of the United States Army. On June 15, George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief. ; 1777 - The Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the "Stars and Stripes" as the national flag of the United States.;
1775 - The Continental Army was founded by the Second Continental Congress for purposes of common defense.
This event is considered to be the birth of the United States Army. On June 15, George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief.
1777 - The Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the "Stars and Stripes" as the national flag of the United States.
1789 - Captain William Bligh of the HMS Bounty arrived in Timor in a small boat.
1834 - Cyrus Hall McCormick received a patent for his reaping machine.
1834 - Isaac Fischer Jr. patented sandpaper.
1841 - The first Canadian parliament opened in Kingston.
1846 - A group of U.S. settlers in Sonoma proclaimed the Republic of California.
1893 - Philadelphia observed the first Flag Day.
1900 - Hawaii became a U.S. territory.