On This Day in History

On This Date June 8,1956- first American killed in Vietnam WarYearly

On This Date June 9,1772- First naval attack of the Revolutionary WarYearly

On This Date June 10, 1854-1st Graduation from U.S. Naval AcademyYearly

On This Date June11,1176- the Continental Congress begins a Declaration of IndependenceYearly

On This Date June 13,1942- German saboteurs land on Long IslandYearly

On This Date June 14,1777- the Stars and Stripes Flag adoptedYearly

On This Date June15,1775- George Washington is named commander of the Continental ArmyYearly

On This Date June 17,1775- The Battle of Bunker HillYearly

On This Date June 18,1778- British Troops abandon PhiladelphiaYearly

On This Date June 19,1778- British Troops continue marching across NJYearly