Historical Events In 1777

Aug 03 La Scala Opera House in Milan opening

Oct 17 British General John Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga, NY

Oct 07 Americans beat Brits in 2nd Battle of Saratoga and Battle of Bemis Hts

Oct 04 Battle of Germantown

Jul 02 Vermont becomes first American colony to abolish slavery

Jul 06 British Gen Burgoyne captures Fort Ticonderoga from Americans

Jul 04 John Paul Jones hoists first Stars and Stripes flag on Ranger at Portsmouth, NH.

Jul 08 Vt becomes first state abolishing slavery, adopts male sufferage

Jul 31 Marquis de Lafayette, 19, made major-general of Continental Army

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