March 29 » King Gustav III of Sweden dies after being shot in the back at a midnight masquerade ball at Stockholm's Royal Opera 13 days earlier. He is succeeded by Gustav IV Adolf.
April 2 » The Coinage Act is passed establishing the United States Mint.
May 15 » War of the First Coalition: France declares war on Kingdom of Sardinia.
July 25 » The Brunswick Manifesto is issued to the population of Paris promising vengeance if the French royal family is harmed.
September 11 » The Hope Diamond is stolen along with other French crown jewels when six men break into the house where they are stored.
October 12 » The first celebration of Columbus Day is held in New York City.
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