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.
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.
July 14 » Alexander Mackenzie finally completes his journey to the mouth of the great river he hoped would take him to the Pacific, but which turns out to flow into the Arctic Ocean. Later named after him, the Mackenzie is the second-longest river system in North America.
September 22 » The office of United States Postmaster General is established.
October 5 » French Revolution: The Women's March on Versailles effectively terminates royal authority.
Christening day December 26, 1789
The temperature on December 26, 1789 was about 5.0 °C. Wind direction mainly west-southwest. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Special wheather fenomena: noorderlicht. Source: KNMI
June 8 » James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in Congress.
July 14 » Alexander Mackenzie finally completes his journey to the mouth of the great river he hoped would take him to the Pacific, but which turns out to flow into the Arctic Ocean. Later named after him, the Mackenzie is the second-longest river system in North America.
August 28 » William Herschel discovers a new moon of Saturn: Enceladus.
September 24 » The United States Congress passes the Judiciary Act, creating the office of the Attorney General and federal judiciary system and ordering the composition of the Supreme Court.
September 29 » The United States Department of War first establishes a regular army with a strength of several hundred men.
October 19 » John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States.
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