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imported>Soranin at 10:58, 11 October 2022

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	[[Evacuation Day]] was the day that the [[British Army\|British troops]] sailed out of [[New York City]] at the end of the [[American Revolution]]. (Not to be confused with Evacuation Day in [[Massachusetts]] - where the [[United Kingdom\|British]] sailed out of [[Boston Harbor\|Boston Harbour]], nearer to the beginning of the Revolution.)		[[Evacuation Day]] was the day that the [[British Army\|British troops]] sailed out of [[New York City]] at the end of the [[American Revolution]]. (Not to be confused with Evacuation Day in [[Massachusetts]] - where the [[United Kingdom\|British]] sailed out of [[Boston Harbor\|Boston Harbour]], nearer to the beginning of the Revolution.)

	While the [[Treaty of Paris]] formally ended the [[American Revolutionary War\|war]] in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many [[Loyalists]] found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.		While the {{Wiki\|Treaty of Paris (1783)\|Treaty of Paris}} formally ended the [[American Revolutionary War\|war]] in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many [[Loyalists]] found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.

	Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the [[Bowling Green]] - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the [[United States\|Americans]] nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet had sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New York's Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you Americans need better hobbies.		Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the [[Bowling Green]] - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the [[United States\|Americans]] nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet had sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New York's Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you Americans need better hobbies.

imported>Lady Kyashira at 11:02, 2 April 2019

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	While the [[Treaty of Paris]] formally ended the [[American Revolutionary War\|war]] in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many [[Loyalists]] found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.		While the [[Treaty of Paris]] formally ended the [[American Revolutionary War\|war]] in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many [[Loyalists]] found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.

	Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the [[Bowling Green]] - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the [[United States\|~~America~~]]ns nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet had sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New York's Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you Americans need better hobbies.		Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the [[Bowling Green]] - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the [[United States\|Americans]] nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet had sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New York's Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you Americans need better hobbies.

	The other British parting shot was a literal one - a [[Royal Navy\|British ship]] fired a [[Cannons\|~~cannon~~]]~~ball~~ at the crowds on Staten Island, who were jeering at the departing flotilla. Nobody was hurt - the ball fell short of the land - but it's sometimes called the last shot of the American Revolution.		The other British parting shot was a literal one - a [[Royal Navy\|British ship]] fired a [[Cannons\|cannonball]] at the crowds on Staten Island, who were jeering at the departing flotilla. Nobody was hurt - the ball fell short of the land - but it's sometimes called the last shot of the American Revolution.

	Evacuation Day isn't much celebrated any more - it fell out of favour when Thanksgiving was moved to the end of November, in 1863.		Evacuation Day isn't much celebrated any more - it fell out of favour when Thanksgiving was moved to the end of November, in 1863.

imported>Evandrus Primæ at 02:28, 23 December 2016

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	Date: November 25, 1783		Date: November 25, 1783

	[[Evacuation Day]] was the day that the [[~~United Kingdom~~\|British]] ~~troops~~ sailed out of [[New York City]] at the end of the [[American Revolution]]. (Not to be confused with Evacuation Day in [[Massachusetts]] - where the British sailed out of [[Boston]] ~~Harbour~~, nearer to the beginning of the Revolution.)		[[Evacuation Day]] was the day that the [[British Army\|British troops]] sailed out of [[New York City]] at the end of the [[American Revolution]]. (Not to be confused with Evacuation Day in [[Massachusetts]] - where the [[United Kingdom\|British]] sailed out of [[Boston Harbor\|Boston Harbour]], nearer to the beginning of the Revolution.)

	While the [[Treaty of Paris]] formally ended the war in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many Loyalists found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.		While the [[Treaty of Paris]] formally ended the [[American Revolutionary War\|war]] in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many [[Loyalists]] found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.

	Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the [[Bowling Green]] - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the ~~Americans~~ nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet had sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New York's Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you Americans need better hobbies.		Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the [[Bowling Green]] - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the [[United States\|America]]ns nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet had sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New York's Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you Americans need better hobbies.

	The other British parting shot was a literal one - a British ship fired a ~~cannonball~~ at the crowds on Staten Island, who were jeering at the departing flotilla. Nobody was hurt - the ball fell short of the land - but it's sometimes called the last shot of the American Revolution.		The other British parting shot was a literal one - a [[Royal Navy\|British ship]] fired a [[Cannons\|cannon]]ball at the crowds on Staten Island, who were jeering at the departing flotilla. Nobody was hurt - the ball fell short of the land - but it's sometimes called the last shot of the American Revolution.

	Evacuation Day isn't much celebrated any more - it fell out of favour when Thanksgiving was moved to the end of November, in 1863.		Evacuation Day isn't much celebrated any more - it fell out of favour when Thanksgiving was moved to the end of November, in 1863.

imported>Amnestyyy at 13:50, 31 May 2016

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	Date: November 25, 1783		Date: November 25, 1783

imported>Amnestyyy at 12:42, 26 December 2015

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	Date: November 25, 1783		Date: November 25, 1783

	[[Evacuation Day]] was the day that the [[~~Great Britain~~\|British]] troops sailed out of [[New York City]] at the end of the [[American Revolution]]. (Not to be confused with Evacuation Day in [[Massachusetts]] - where the British sailed out of [[Boston]] Harbour, nearer to the beginning of the Revolution.)		[[Evacuation Day]] was the day that the [[United Kingdom\|British]] troops sailed out of [[New York City]] at the end of the [[American Revolution]]. (Not to be confused with Evacuation Day in [[Massachusetts]] - where the British sailed out of [[Boston]] Harbour, nearer to the beginning of the Revolution.)

	While the [[Treaty of Paris]] formally ended the war in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many Loyalists found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.		While the [[Treaty of Paris]] formally ended the war in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many Loyalists found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.

imported>Amnestyyy at 23:48, 28 February 2015

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	Date: November 25, 1783		Date: November 25, 1783

	Evacuation Day was the day that the British troops sailed out of New York City at the end of the American Revolution. (Not to be confused with Evacuation Day in Massachusetts - where the British sailed out of Boston Harbour, nearer to the beginning of the Revolution.)		[[Evacuation Day]] was the day that the [[Great Britain\|British]] troops sailed out of [[New York City]] at the end of the [[American Revolution]]. (Not to be confused with Evacuation Day in [[Massachusetts]] - where the British sailed out of [[Boston]] Harbour, nearer to the beginning of the Revolution.)

	While the Treaty of Paris formally ended the war in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many Loyalists found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.		While the [[Treaty of Paris]] formally ended the war in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many Loyalists found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.

	Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the Bowling Green - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the Americans nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet had sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New York's Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you Americans need better hobbies.		Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the [[Bowling Green]] - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the Americans nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet had sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New York's Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you Americans need better hobbies.

	The other British parting shot was a literal one - a British ship fired a cannonball at the crowds on Staten Island, who were jeering at the departing flotilla. Nobody was hurt - the ball fell short of the land - but it's sometimes called the last shot of the American Revolution.		The other British parting shot was a literal one - a British ship fired a cannonball at the crowds on Staten Island, who were jeering at the departing flotilla. Nobody was hurt - the ball fell short of the land - but it's sometimes called the last shot of the American Revolution.

	Evacuation Day isn't much celebrated any more - it fell out of favour when Thanksgiving was moved to the end of November, in 1863.		Evacuation Day isn't much celebrated any more - it fell out of favour when Thanksgiving was moved to the end of November, in 1863.
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imported>Amnestyyy: Amnestyyy moved page Database/Events (AC3):Evacuation Day to Database: Evacuation Day

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Amnestyyy moved page Database/Events (AC3):Evacuation Day to Database: Evacuation Day

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imported>Stormbeast at 05:32, 12 May 2013

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	Date: November 25, 1783		Date: November 25, 1783

	Evacuation Day was the day that the British troops sailed out of New York City at the end of the American Revolution. (Not to be confused with Evacuation Day in Massachusetts - where the British sailed out of Boston Harbour, ~~neared~~ to the beginning of the Revolution.)		Evacuation Day was the day that the British troops sailed out of New York City at the end of the American Revolution. (Not to be confused with Evacuation Day in Massachusetts - where the British sailed out of Boston Harbour, nearer to the beginning of the Revolution.)

	While the Treaty of Paris formally ended the war in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many Loyalists found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.		While the Treaty of Paris formally ended the war in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many Loyalists found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.

	Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the Bowling Green - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the Americans nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New ~~york~~'s Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you ~~American~~ need better hobbies.		Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the Bowling Green - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the Americans nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet had sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New York's Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you Americans need better hobbies.

	The other British parting shot was a literal one - a British ship fired a ~~canonball~~ at the crowds on Staten Island, who were jeering at the departing flotilla. Nobody was hurt - the ball fell short of the land - but it's sometimes called the last shot of the American Revolution.		The other British parting shot was a literal one - a British ship fired a cannonball at the crowds on Staten Island, who were jeering at the departing flotilla. Nobody was hurt - the ball fell short of the land - but it's sometimes called the last shot of the American Revolution.

	~~Evacuation Day isn't much celebrated any more - it fell out of favour when Thanksgiving was moved to the end of November, in 1863~~

			Evacuation Day isn't much celebrated any more - it fell out of favour when Thanksgiving was moved to the end of November, in 1863.
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	While the Treaty of Paris formally ended the war in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many Loyalists found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.		While the Treaty of Paris formally ended the war in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many Loyalists found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.

	Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the Bowling Green - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the Americans nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New ~~York~~'s Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you ~~Americans~~ need better hobbies.		Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the Bowling Green - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the Americans nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New york's Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you American need better hobbies.

	The other British parting shot was a literal one - a British ship fired a canonball at the crowds on Staten Island, who were jeering at the departing flotilla. Nobody was hurt - the ball fell short of the land - but it's sometimes called the last shot of the American Revolution.		The other British parting shot was a literal one - a British ship fired a canonball at the crowds on Staten Island, who were jeering at the departing flotilla. Nobody was hurt - the ball fell short of the land - but it's sometimes called the last shot of the American Revolution.

	Evacuation Day isn't much celebrated any more - it fell out of favour when Thanksgiving was moved to the end of November, in 1863		Evacuation Day isn't much celebrated any more - it fell out of favour when Thanksgiving was moved to the end of November, in 1863

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imported>Darth Something at 23:21, 11 May 2013

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	While the Treaty of Paris formally ended the war in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many Loyalists found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.		While the Treaty of Paris formally ended the war in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many Loyalists found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.

	Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the Bowling Green - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the Americans nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New ~~york~~'s Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you ~~American~~ need better hobbies.		Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the Bowling Green - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the Americans nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New York's Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you Americans need better hobbies.

	The other British parting shot was a literal one - a British ship fired a canonball at the crowds on Staten Island, who were jeering at the departing flotilla. Nobody was hurt - the ball fell short of the land - but it's sometimes called the last shot of the American Revolution.		The other British parting shot was a literal one - a British ship fired a canonball at the crowds on Staten Island, who were jeering at the departing flotilla. Nobody was hurt - the ball fell short of the land - but it's sometimes called the last shot of the American Revolution.

	Evacuation Day isn't much celebrated any more - it fell out of favour when Thanksgiving was moved to the end of November, in 1863		Evacuation Day isn't much celebrated any more - it fell out of favour when Thanksgiving was moved to the end of November, in 1863

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	[[Evacuation Day]] was the day that the [[British Army\|British troops]] sailed out of [[New York City]] at the end of the [[American Revolution]]. (Not to be confused with Evacuation Day in [[Massachusetts]] - where the [[United Kingdom\|British]] sailed out of [[Boston Harbor\|Boston Harbour]], nearer to the beginning of the Revolution.)		[[Evacuation Day]] was the day that the [[British Army\|British troops]] sailed out of [[New York City]] at the end of the [[American Revolution]]. (Not to be confused with Evacuation Day in [[Massachusetts]] - where the [[United Kingdom\|British]] sailed out of [[Boston Harbor\|Boston Harbour]], nearer to the beginning of the Revolution.)

	While the [[Treaty of Paris]] formally ended the [[American Revolutionary War\|war]] in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many [[Loyalists]] found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.		While the {{Wiki\|Treaty of Paris (1783)\|Treaty of Paris}} formally ended the [[American Revolutionary War\|war]] in early September, the British took some time to pack up their belongings and leave their stronghold at New York - mainly because many [[Loyalists]] found a sudden need to leave the country, and so there were more people to carry than they originally anticipated. Plus, they probably wanted some time in Duty Free.

	Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the [[Bowling Green]] - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the [[United States\|Americans]] nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet had sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New York's Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you Americans need better hobbies.		Of course, the British are known for being practical jokers, and so they couldn't resist getting in a few friendly parting shots. Before they left, troops nailed a Union Jack to a flagpole on the [[Bowling Green]] - and then greased the pole. Undaunted, the [[United States\|Americans]] nailed up spikes to help them climb, managing to raise Stars-and-Stripes before the British fleet had sailed out of sight. After that, climbing a greased flag pole to tear down a Union Jack would be part of New York's Evacuation Day festivities - proving that you Americans need better hobbies.