The Seven Year's War

2^8 years ago today, a treaty was signed in Paris, ending the Seven Years' War.

The treaty affirmed – amongst other things – His Britannic Majesty's sovereignty over Québec. One might speculate in whether the King of France would have supported the American rebels were it not for this war.

Seize of Savannah

Two dozen decades ago today, General Sir Archibald Campbell and his forces captured Savannah in the Province of Georgia.

Louis XVI and Rebels

230 years and two days ago today, His Majesty King Louis XVI of France received American rebels.

Franco-American Treaty at 240

Two dozen decades ago today, the Treaty of Alliance was signed.

Lysander Spooner

210 years and two days ago today, Lysander Spooner was born.

Railroad Nationalization at 100

A century and a day ago today, the Persona Non Grata of this weblog announced nationalization of U.S. railroads.

Pennsylvanian Commonwealth Ratifies

A dozen score years ago today, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ratified the United States Constitution.

Cornwallis Surrender

Two centuries and three dozen years ago today, General Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown.

Federal Constitution of U.S. Adopted

23 decades ago today, the federal Constitution of those United States was signed, and the Constitutional Convention dissolved, at Independence Hall in Phildelphia in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Redcoats on Long Island

A dozen score years ago today, Redcoats landed at Long Island.

Draft Constitution Debated

23 decades ago today, the first draft to a new federal Constitution for those United States was debated.

Convention in Philadelphia

23 decades ago today, the Constitutional Convention convened at Independence Hall in Phildelphia in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Meeting in Philadelphia

230 years ago today, the Constitutional Convention started assembling in Phildelphia in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Trumped for a Hundred Days?

Donald Trump reached one hundred days in office on the hour at 1 PM EDT yesterday. If you count January as his first day, Saturday was his 100^th day. Over at Enter Stage Right, I have an essay with my take.

A Day in Judicial Infamy

Four score years ago today, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt announced his plan to pack the SCOTUS.

Amendments at 225

225 years ago today, the United States Bill of Rights came into effect.

Speech at 240

A dozen score years ago today, King George III gave his first speech before the British Parliament since the leaders of the American Revolution came together for the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

French Rebel Support

Two dozen decades ago today, the rebels in America learned of increased French support.

Negotiators Election

A dozen score years ago today, the Continental Congress elected a delegation to secure a formal alliance with the Kingdom of France – after instructions having being prepared two days prior.

Rebel Declaration in London

240 years ago today, the news of the United States Declaration of Independence reached London, England.