March 4 » In New York City, the first Congress of the United States meets, putting the United States Constitution into effect. The United States Bill of Rights is written and proposed to Congress.
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 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.
September 2 » The United States Department of the Treasury is founded.
September 22 » Battle of Rymnik: Alexander Suvorov's Russian and allied army defeats superior Ottoman Empire forces.
November 21 » North Carolina ratifies the United States Constitution and is admitted as the 12th U.S. state.
Weather January 29, 1789
The temperature on January 29, 1789 was about 3.0 °C. Wind direction mainly northwest. Weather type: betrokken.
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