All the many things that happened in 1776

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Mehta, V. (2026, September 19). All the many things that happened in 1776. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/premium/4728389/many-ways-1776-was-momentous/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-09-19 · by Varad Mehta

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The article highlights several significant events that occurred in 1776 beyond the Declaration of Independence signed on July 4. It emphasizes that while the declaration is often celebrated as the most important event, other notable happenings contributed to making 1776 a "miracle year." The piece aims to broaden historical awareness by recognizing these lesser-known events from the same period.

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In 1776, while the Declaration of Independence was promulgated on July 4, several other significant events occurred, making it what historian Horace Walpole called an "annus mirabilis," or a miraculous year. These lesser-known happenings highlight that 1776 was not just about America's declaration but also included numerous other important developments that shaped the period.

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