April 30 » On the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City, George Washington takes the oath of office to become the first elected President of the United States.
May 5 » In France, the Estates-General convenes for the first time since 1614.
September 22 » Battle of Rymnik: Alexander Suvorov's Russian and allied army defeats superior Ottoman Empire forces.
September 26 » George Washington appoints Thomas Jefferson the first United States Secretary of State.
September 29 » The 1st United States Congress adjourns.
November 21 » North Carolina ratifies the United States Constitution and is admitted as the 12th U.S. state.
Christening day July 12, 1789
The temperature on July 12, 1789 was about 17.0 °C. Wind direction mainly west-southwest. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
July 9 » In Versailles, the National Assembly reconstitutes itself as the National Constituent Assembly and begins preparations for a French constitution.
July 14 » Alexander Mackenzie finally completes his journey to the mouth of the great river he hoped would take him to the Pacific, but which turns out to flow into the Arctic Ocean. Later named after him, the Mackenzie is the second-longest river system in North America.
September 22 » Battle of Rymnik: Alexander Suvorov's Russian and allied army defeats superior Ottoman Empire forces.
September 22 » The office of United States Postmaster General is established.
October 5 » French Revolution: The Women's March on Versailles effectively terminates royal authority.
October 6 » French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from Versailles to the Tuileries Palace.
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