January 21 » The first American novel, The Power of Sympathy or the Triumph of Nature Founded in Truth by William Hill Brown, is printed in Boston.
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.
June 8 » James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in Congress.
July 9 » In Versailles, the National Assembly reconstitutes itself as the National Constituent Assembly and begins preparations for a French constitution.
July 14 » French Revolution: Citizens of Paris storm the Bastille.
November 26 » A national Thanksgiving Day is observed in the United States as proclaimed by President George Washington at the request of Congress.
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
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 29 » The 1st United States Congress adjourns.
November 20 » New Jersey becomes the first U.S. state to ratify the Bill of Rights.
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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