The temperature on October 6, 1789 was about 9.0 °C. There was 44 mm of rainWind direction mainly south by east. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
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.
June 17 » In France, the Third Estate declares itself the National Assembly.
August 7 » The United States Department of War is established.
August 28 » William Herschel discovers a new moon of Saturn: Enceladus.
December 11 » The University of North Carolina is chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly.
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