The temperature on November 14, 1789 was about 9.0 °C. Wind direction mainly south-southeast. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Special wheather fenomena: noorderlicht. Source: KNMI
April 20 » George Washington arrives at Grays Ferry, Philadelphia while en route to Manhattan for his inauguration.
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 11 » Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille.
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.
September 29 » The 1st United States Congress adjourns.
October 5 » French Revolution: The Women's March on Versailles effectively terminates royal authority.
Christening day November 22, 1789
The temperature on November 22, 1789 was about 5.0 °C. Wind direction mainly northeast. Weather type: betrokken. 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.
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 20 » George Washington arrives at Grays Ferry, Philadelphia while en route to Manhattan for his inauguration.
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.
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.
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