September 7, 1776
This Day in History: World’s first submarine attack
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/worlds-first-submarine-attack
The British are already here…
"Dominion comes from the Latin dominus, which means master. The term Dominion — that which is mastered or ruled — was used by the British to describe their colonies or territorial possessions. It was used for centuries before the word was formally applied to the new nation of Canada. For example, Britain’s American colonies were often referred to as the Dominion of New England. Today, the nickname of the State of Virginia remains the “Old Dominion” — a title conferred by King Charles II in the mid-17th century."
There's moar.
Dominion of Canada
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/dominion
"A special master really is kind of a fancy name for judge's helper," explains David Cohen, a special master who serves in federal cases including opioid litigation.
https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/09/05/what-special-master-does-told-by-special-master