Births on September 4

Stephen Whitney

Born on September 4, 1776

Stephen Whitney, American businessman (d. 1860)

Stephen Whitney (September 4, 1776 – February 16, 1860) was an American merchant. He was one of the wealthiest merchants in New York City in the first half of the 19th century. His fortune was considered second only to that of John Jacob Astor. As a prominent citizen of the rapidly growing city, he helped to build some of its institutions, including the Merchants' Exchange Building, the first permanent home of the New York Stock Exchange.

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Events on 1776

11 Jun

United States Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress appoints Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston to the Committee of Five to draft a declaration of independence.
8 Jul

Declaration of Independence of the United States
Church bells (possibly including the Liberty Bell) are rung after John Nixon delivers the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence of the United States.
9 Jul

Battle of Long Island
George Washington orders the Declaration of Independence to be read out to members of the Continental Army in Manhattan, while thousands of British troops on Staten Island prepare for the Battle of Long Island.
10 Aug

United States Declaration of Independence
American Revolutionary War: Word of the United States Declaration of Independence reaches London.
11 Oct

Battle of Valcour Island
American Revolutionary War: Battle of Valcour Island: On Lake Champlain a fleet of American boats is defeated by the Royal Navy, but delays the British advance until 1777.

Births on September 4

Stephen Whitney

Born on September 4, 1776

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Events on 1776

United States Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence of the United States

Battle of Long Island

United States Declaration of Independence

Battle of Valcour Island