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What Happened on November 16, 1776

Historical Events

  • 1st gun salute for an American warship in a foreign port - US Andrew Doria at Fort St Eustatius (Dutch Caribbean isalnd)
  • American Revolutionary War: British and Hessian troops take Fort Washington, New York marking one of biggest losses by US forces
  • British troops capture Fort Washington during American Revolution

About November 16, 1776

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 247 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Scorpio