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What happened on December 25th 1776?
On Christmas Day of 1776, General George Washington, along with about 5,400 of his troops, crossed the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on Hessian solders who were headquartered in Trenton, New Jersey. (Hessian soldiers were mercenaries hired by England to help Britain fight the American Revolutionary War).
What president was a commanding general that was known to cross the Potomac River in bitter winter weather on a boat?
George Washington is the President you are thinking of however it was the Delaware river that was crossed December 25th 1776, as part of a surprise attack on Hessian troops in Trenton, New Jersey.
What happend in history today 25th of December?
Numerous things have happened in history on December 25th. In 1741, Anders Celsius introduced the centigrade temperature scale. In 1776, George Washington crossed the Delaware. In 1946, Taiwan accepted a constitution.
Why did the patriots attack the redcoats 25th of December?
December 25 1776 George Washington crosses the Delaware river on Christmas day with the continental army on their way to attack the Hessian's at Trenton new Jersey. The attack had been planned in secret and was a hail Mary pass from Washington to save the failing American revolution. British forces quickly conquered Rhode Island and set their sights on Washington's army and conquering Philadelphia.
How long was the battle of Trenton?
The battle of Trenton was from the evening of December 25th 1776 to the mid afternoon of December 26th 1776.
What day of the week was Christmas for the last 15 years?
Taken from 2011, the days of the week for the previous 15 Christmas Days were as follows: Wednesday 25th of December 1996 Thursday 25th of December 1997 Friday 25th of December 1998 Saturday 25th of December 1999 Monday 25th of December 2000 Tuesday 25th of December 2001 Wednesday 25th of December 2002 Thursday 25th of December 2003 Saturday 25th of December 2004 Sunday 25th of December 2005 Monday 25th of December 2006 Tuesday 25th of December 2007 Thursday 25th of December 2008 Friday 25th of December 2009 Saturday 25th of December 2010
What day did Christmas fall on in every year between 1962 and 1973 and why was Tuesday skipped over in 1968?
Tuesday 25th of December 1962Wednesday 25th of December 1963Friday 25th of December 1964Saturday 25th of December 1965Sunday 25th of December 1966Monday 25th of December 1967Wednesday 25th of December 1968Thursday 25th of December 1969Friday 25th of December 1970Saturday 25th of December 1971Monday 25th of December 1972Tuesday 25th of December 19731968 was a leap year, so Tuesday was skipped, just like Thursday was skipped in 1964 and Sunday was skipped in 1972.
What are George Washington University's 25th-75th percentile ACT scores?
George Washington University's 2014 25th-75th percentile ACT scores are 27-33 on the English section, 26-31 on the Math section, and 27-31 Composite.
What day of the week was August 25Th 1776?
August 25, 1776, was a Sunday.
What historical events in the US happened in December?
On December 24th (or the 25th, I don't remember), General George Washington lead his troops for a surprise attack at Valley Forge.It was unlawful back then to go for an attack when it is a holiday and when people are well fed and intoxicated.
When do you celebrate Christmas?
December 25th
What are George Washington University's 25th-75th percentile SAT scores?
George Washington University's 2014 25th-75th percentile SAT scores are 600-690 on the Critical Reading section, 610-690 on the Math section, and 620-710 on the Writing section.
