March 18 » The first modern republic in Germany, the Republic of Mainz, is declared by Andreas Joseph Hofmann.
April 6 » During the French Revolution, the Committee of Public Safety becomes the executive organ of the republic.
June 2 » French Revolution: François Hanriot, leader of the Parisian National Guard, arrests 22 Girondists selected by Jean-Paul Marat, setting the stage for the Reign of Terror.
August 27 » French Revolutionary Wars: The city of Toulon revolts against the French Republic and admits the British and Spanish fleets to seize its port, leading to the Siege of Toulon by French Revolutionary forces.
September 18 » The first cornerstone of the United States Capitol is laid by George Washington.
Christening day March 24, 1793
The temperature on March 24, 1793 was about 5.0 °C. Wind direction mainly northeast. Weather type: betrokken regen. Source: KNMI
May 15 » Diego Marín Aguilera flies a glider for "about 360 meters", at a height of 5–6 meters, during one of the first attempted manned flights.
July 23 » Kingdom of Prussia re-conquers Mainz from France.
August 10 » The Musée du Louvre is officially opened in Paris, France.
September 5 » French Revolution: The French National Convention initiates the Reign of Terror.
October 12 » The cornerstone of Old East, the oldest state university building in the United States, is laid at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
December 26 » Second Battle of Wissembourg: France defeats Austria.
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