The Revolutionary War began 250 years ago this year

ESSENTIAL NEWS. January 2, 2025. Florida Weekly

Now that we are into the new year, let’s take a moment to note some of the more interesting anniversaries in 2025, dates and events you can share with your friends to show them how smart you are.

For starters, this year marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. (And if you’re thinking the date was July 4, 1776, well, no, the war …