November 9 » Spain, France and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Seville.
November 29 » Natchez Indians massacre 138 Frenchmen, 35 French women, and 56 children at Fort Rosalie, near the site of modern-day Natchez, Mississippi.
Day of death May 14, 1789
The temperature on May 14, 1789 was about 15.0 °C. There was 88 mm of rainWind direction mainly south east. Weather type: omtrent helder. Source: KNMI
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 21 » George Washington's reception at Trenton is hosted by the Ladies of Trenton as he journeys to New York City for his first inauguration.
July 11 » Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille.
August 4 » France: Members of the National Constituent Assembly take an oath to end feudalism and abandon their privileges.
September 24 » The United States Congress passes the Judiciary Act, creating the office of the Attorney General and federal judiciary system and ordering the composition of the Supreme Court.
December 11 » The University of North Carolina is chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly.
Day of burial May 19, 1789
The temperature on May 19, 1789 was about 9.0 °C. Wind direction mainly west-northwest. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
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.
June 8 » James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in Congress.
June 17 » In France, the Third Estate declares itself the National Assembly.
July 10 » Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Mackenzie River delta.
October 5 » French Revolution: The Women's March on Versailles effectively terminates royal authority.
October 19 » John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States.
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