The temperature on August 23, 1789 was about 13.0 °C. Wind direction mainly northwest. Weather type: omtrent helder. Special wheather fenomena: noorderlicht. Source: KNMI
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.
January 30 » Tây Sơn forces emerge victorious against Qing armies and liberate the capital Thăng Long.
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.
July 14 » French Revolution: Citizens of Paris storm the Bastille.
September 22 » The office of United States Postmaster General is established.
October 6 » French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from Versailles to the Tuileries Palace.
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