The temperature on October 31, 1789 was about 5.0 °C. There was 136 mm of rainWind direction mainly west-northwest. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
January 23 » Georgetown College, the first Catholic university in the United States, is founded in Georgetown, Maryland (now a part of Washington, D.C.).
April 1 » In New York City, the United States House of Representatives achieves its first quorum and elects Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania as its first Speaker.
April 20 » George Washington arrives at Grays Ferry, Philadelphia while en route to Manhattan for his inauguration.
June 17 » In France, the Third Estate declares itself the National Assembly.
September 15 » The United States "Department of Foreign Affairs", established by law in July, is renamed the Department of State and given a variety of domestic duties.
September 22 » The office of United States Postmaster General is established.
Christening day November 8, 1789
The temperature on November 8, 1789 was about 3.0 °C. There was 66 mm of rainWind direction mainly south by west. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
June 8 » James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in Congress.
July 15 » Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, is named by acclamation Colonel General of the new National Guard of Paris.
August 28 » William Herschel discovers a new moon of Saturn: Enceladus.
September 15 » The United States "Department of Foreign Affairs", established by law in July, is renamed the Department of State and given a variety of domestic duties.
September 29 » The 1st United States Congress adjourns.
December 11 » The University of North Carolina is chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly.
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