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On This Date October 22,1777-Hessians leave Haddonfield, NJ
October 22, 1777 - after leaving Haddonfield, the Hessian troops find a dismantled bridge over Big Timber Creek and are forced to take a longer route to get to…
On This Date October 23,1944- Largest Naval Battle ever fought
October 23, 1944 - The Battle of Leyte Gulf raged from October 23 through 25. It was the largest naval battle ever fought — ending in the eclipse of the…
On This Date October 25,1782 and 1962-Loyalists on Long Beach & a Crisis
October 25, 1782 - Captain Andrew Steelman and others are killed on the beach at Long Beach Island by a party of Loyalists led by John Bacon October 25, 1962 -…
National Day of the Deployed
October 26, 2019 - National Day of the Deployed - this date is annually designated as National Day of the Deployed. National Day of the Deployed honors all of…
On This Date October 26,1787-call to ratify the Constitution
October 26, 1787 - "Federalist Papers" published, calls for ratification of the United States' Constitution
On This Date October 27,1775 and 1787- King George III declares “Rebellion”; and Federalist letters published
October 27. 1775 - King George III speaks before both houses of the British Parliament to discuss growing concern about the rebellion in America, which he…
On This Date October 28,1776 and 1886- Battle of White Plains; and the Statue of Liberty is dedicated
October 28, 1776 - Battle of White Plains: The Continental Army loses to the British; George Washington retreats to New Jersey October 28, 1886 - Statue of…
On This Date October 29,1929- Black Tuesday triggers the “Great Depression”
October 29, 1929 - "Black Tuesday" Wall Street Stock Market crashes triggering the "Great Depression". It won’t be until World War Two ensues that America…
On This Date October 30,1938- The Martians have landed!
October 30, 1938 - A radio broadcast of H. G. Wells "The War of the Worlds", narrated by Orson Welles, allegedly causes a mass panic. The alleged Martians…
On This Date October 31,1783- The Treaty of Paris news reaches Princeton
October 31, 1783 - news of the signing of the Treaty of Paris reaches the Continental Congress meeting at Nassau Hall on the Princeton University campus
On This Date Oct. 19,1765 &1781-a major Declaration & a General surrenders
October 19, 1765 - The Stamp Act Congress meets in New York City, writes the Declaration of Rights and Grievances October 19, 1781 - General Cornwallis, with…