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.
June 17 » In France, the Third Estate declares itself the National Assembly.
September 2 » The United States Department of the Treasury is founded.
September 22 » The office of United States Postmaster General is established.
November 21 » North Carolina ratifies the United States Constitution and is admitted as the 12th U.S. state.
December 11 » The University of North Carolina is chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly.
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