Event anniversary

First Continental Congress

Took place on September 5, 1774

252

Years ago

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The 253rd anniversary falls on September 5, 2027, in 315 days.

The First Continental Congress was a meeting of delegates of twelve of the Thirteen Colonies (Georgia did not attend) held from September 5 to October 26, 1774, at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia at the beginning of the American Revolution.

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