June 12th, 1775
American Revolution: British general Thomas Gage declares martial law in Massachusetts. The British offer a pardon to all colonists who lay down their arms. There would be only two exceptions to the amnesty: Samuel Adams and John Hancock, if captured, were to be hanged. event on June 12, 1775. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around June 12, 1775
| June 14th, 1775 | Event | American Revolutionary War: the Continental Army is established by the Continental Congress, marking the birth of the United States Army. |
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