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.
June 17 » In France, the Third Estate declares itself the National Assembly.
July 11 » Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille.
September 29 » The United States Department of War first establishes a regular army with a strength of several hundred men.
October 2 » The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification.
October 5 » French Revolution: The Women's March on Versailles effectively terminates royal authority.
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