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.
August 7 » The United States Department of War is established.
August 28 » William Herschel discovers a new moon of Saturn: Enceladus.
September 26 » George Washington appoints Thomas Jefferson the first United States Secretary of State.
November 20 » New Jersey becomes the first U.S. state to ratify the Bill of Rights.
December 11 » The University of North Carolina is chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly.
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