aug 13, 1777 - A Passamaquoddy tribe chief fires one of the first shots of the Battle of Machias.
Description:
A naval engagement, was one of the first to take place. Fought along the port of Machias, Maine. The Passamaquoddy tribe took part in this at the side of the Continental Army, one chief even killing a British officer in the first few hours of the battleAdded to timeline:
Date:
aug 13, 1777
Now
~ 248 years ago