January 23 » Georgetown College, the first Catholic university in the United States, is founded in Georgetown, Maryland (now a part of Washington, D.C.).
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 20 » George Washington arrives at Grays Ferry, Philadelphia while en route to Manhattan for his inauguration.
June 8 » James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in Congress.
September 26 » George Washington appoints Thomas Jefferson the first United States Secretary of State.
Weather September 9, 1789
The temperature on September 9, 1789 was about 16.0 °C. Wind direction mainly west by south. Weather type: zeer betrokken.
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