1. In 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, British troops under Major General William Howe occupied Wilmington, Delaware, after defeating American troops in the Battle of Brandywine. This marked a significant turning point in the war, as it allowed the British to gain control of Philadelphia.
2. On September 19, 1796, American statesman and Founding Father George Read passed away in New Castle, Delaware. Read was one of Delaware's delegates to the Continental Congress and a signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.
3. In 1889, Delaware's first African American lawyer, Louis L. Redding, was born in Wilmington. Redding played a pivotal role in the legal battle to desegregate Delaware's public schools, successfully arguing the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case before the Delaware Supreme Court in 1952.
4. On September 19, 1902, the steamship SS Dixie ran aground off the coast of Lewes, Delaware, while carrying passengers and goods from Philadelphia to Norfolk. All on board were eventually rescued, but the incident resulted in the loss of much of the ship's cargo and damage to the vessel.
5. In 1995, the Delaware Center for Horticulture in Wilmington opened its doors to the public for the first time. The center is dedicated to promoting sustainable gardening practices, urban greening, and environmental education, and serves as a hub for horticultural research and outreach in the state.
5 Fun Facts About September 19 In Delaware History
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