February 4 » George Washington is unanimously elected as the first President of the United States by the U.S. Electoral College.
May 5 » In France, the Estates-General convenes for the first time since 1614.
June 14 » Mutiny on the Bounty: HMSBounty mutiny survivors including Captain William Bligh and 18 others reach Timor after a nearly 7,400km (4,600mi) journey in an open boat.
July 10 » Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Mackenzie River delta.
September 22 » The office of United States Postmaster General is established.
September 26 » George Washington appoints Thomas Jefferson the first United States Secretary of State.
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