The temperature on September 22, 1789 was about 12.0 °C. There was 22 mm of rainWind direction mainly west-northwest. 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.
July 27 » The first U.S. federal government agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs, is established (it will be later renamed Department of State).
August 4 » France: Members of the National Constituent Assembly take an oath to end feudalism and abandon their privileges.
September 29 » The 1st United States Congress adjourns.
October 2 » The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification.
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