Americans led by George Washington repel multiple British attacks at the Battle of Harlem Heights, improving American morale after previous defeats around New York City. The battle was fought in the present-day Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan.
GM founded
William Durant founds General Motors in Flint, Michigan.
B. B. King born in Mississippi
Renowned blues guitarist Riley B. King, better known as "B. B.", is born outside Indianola, Mississippi.
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