What Happened on January 25, 1777

Historical Events

  • Americans drag a cannon up a hill of Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx, New York to fight the British, giving added significance to the area's historic name of Greate Gunn Hill; the name of the road was changed to Gun Hill Road in 1875

Famous Birthdays

  • Elias Canneman, Dutch politician, born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 1861)

About January 25, 1777

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 247 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius