What Happened in 1779 — Events, Births & Deaths

American Revolutionary War: The Continental Army is routed at the Battle of Brier Creek near Savannah, Georgia.

American Revolutionary War: Light infantry of the Continental Army seize a fortified British Army position in a midnight bayonet attack at the Battle of Stony Point.

American Revolutionary War: The Royal Navy defeats the Penobscot Expedition with the most significant loss of United States naval forces prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor.

American Revolutionary War: John Paul Jones, naval commander of the United States, on board the USS Bonhomme Richard, wins the Battle of Flamborough Head.

American Revolutionary War: The Franco-American Siege of Savannah is lifted.