American History

  • John Paul Jones’s Victory at Flamborough Head

    On September 23, 1779, one of the most famous naval battles of the American Revolution took place in the cold waters off the coast of England. It was here that John Paul Jones, a daring and determined naval commander, led his small squadron of American ships against a powerful British convoy. The Battle of Flamborough Head would not only be a dramatic moment in the war but would also help cement Jones’s reputation as one of the boldest naval commanders in history.

  • The World Series of Philately

    On September 19, 1968, the American Philatelic Society (APS) officially introduced the World Series of Philately (WSP)—one of the most prestigious competitive platforms in US stamp exhibiting. The WPS came as a result of years of requests from serious collectors for a way to highlight top-tier exhibits at a national level.

  • Battle of Harlem Heights

    The Battle of Harlem Heights, fought on September 16, 1776, was one of the most important early morale-boosting victories for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. It came at a time when General George Washington and his troops were reeling from several defeats and desperately needed a reason to believe they could stand against the powerful British Army. Though the battle was relatively small compared to others in the war, it played an important role in lifting the spirits of the American troops and proving that they could go toe-to-toe with the British on the battlefield.

  • Death of Thomas Gallaudet 

    Pioneering American educator, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, died on September 10, 1851, in Hartford, Connecticut. Best known for his groundbreaking work in the education of the deaf, his efforts in the early 19th century helped bring language, communication, and opportunity to people who had long been excluded from mainstream society. Gallaudet’s vision, determination, and compassion led to the founding of the first permanent school for the deaf in the United States and laid the foundation for modern deaf education.