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.
August 7 » The United States Department of War is established.
September 22 » Battle of Rymnik: Alexander Suvorov's Russian and allied army defeats superior Ottoman Empire forces.
September 29 » The 1st United States Congress adjourns.
November 26 » A national Thanksgiving Day is observed in the United States as proclaimed by President George Washington at the request of Congress.
Day of burial May 12, 1789
The temperature on May 12, 1789 was about 17.0 °C. Wind direction mainly east-northeast. Weather type: helder winderig. Source: KNMI
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.
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.
August 26 » The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is approved by the National Constituent Assembly of France.
August 28 » William Herschel discovers a new moon of Saturn: Enceladus.
October 2 » The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification.
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