May 5 » In France, the Estates-General convenes for the first time since 1614.
June 20 » Deputies of the French Third Estate take the Tennis Court Oath.
July 12 » In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later.
July 15 » Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, is named by acclamation Colonel General of the new National Guard of Paris.
October 2 » The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification.
December 11 » The University of North Carolina is chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly.
Christening day October 18, 1789
The temperature on October 18, 1789 was about 9.0 °C. Wind direction mainly south-southwest. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
February 4 » George Washington is unanimously elected as the first President of the United States by the U.S. Electoral College.
April 20 » George Washington arrives at Grays Ferry, Philadelphia while en route to Manhattan for his inauguration.
September 25 » The United States Congress passes twelve constitutional amendments: the ten known as the Bill of Rights, the (unratified) Congressional Apportionment Amendment, and the Congressional Compensation Amendment.
October 2 » The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification.
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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