Christian Daniel Rauch, German sculptor and educator (d. 1857)
Christian Daniel Rauch (2 January 1777 – 3 December 1857) was a German sculptor. He founded the Berlin school of sculpture, and was the foremost German sculptor of the 19th century.
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Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
American Revolutionary War: Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette lands near Charleston, South Carolina, in order to help the Continental Congress to train its army. - 31Jul
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
The U.S. Second Continental Congress passes a resolution that the services of Gilbert du Motier "be accepted, and that, in consideration of his zeal, illustrious family and connexions, he have the rank and commission of major-general of the United States." - 19Sep
First Battle of Saratoga
American Revolutionary War: British forces win a tactically expensive victory over the Continental Army in the First Battle of Saratoga. - 27Sep
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
American Revolutionary War: Lancaster, Pennsylvania becomes the capital of the United States, for one day after the Second Continental Congress evacuates Philadelphia to avoid invading British forces. - 7Oct
Battle of Bemis Heights
American Revolutionary War: The Americans defeat the British in the Second Battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Bemis Heights.