1790
The Swedish Navy captures one third of the Russian Baltic fleet.
The Swedish Navy captures one third of the Russian Baltic fleet.
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1790
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly.
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly.
1790
The Treaty of Wereloe ended the 1788–1790 Russo-Swedish War.
The Treaty of Wereloe ended the 1788–1790 Russo-Swedish War.
1790
The Treaty of Wereloe ended the 1788–1790 Russo-Swedish War.
The Treaty of Wereloe ended the 1788–1790 Russo-Swedish War.
1790
The Treaty of Wereloe ends the 1788–1790 Russo-Swedish War.
The Treaty of Wereloe ends the 1788–1790 Russo-Swedish War.
1790
The Treaty of Wereloe ends the 1788–1790 Russo-Swedish War.
The Treaty of Wereloe ends the 1788–1790 Russo-Swedish War.
1790
Northwest Indian War: Native American forces defeat the United States, ending the Harmar Campaign.
Northwest Indian War: Native American forces defeat the United States, ending the Harmar Campaign.
1789
George Washington arrives at Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, while en route to Manhattan for his inauguration
George Washington arrives at Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, while en route to Manhattan for his inauguration
1789
John Adams sworn in as first US Vice President (nine days before George Washington)
John Adams sworn in as first US Vice President (nine days before George Washington)
1789
George Washington's reception at Trenton is hosted by the Ladies of Trenton as he journeys to New York City for his firs
George Washington's reception at Trenton is hosted by the Ladies of Trenton as he journeys to New York City for his firs
1789
On the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City, George Washington takes the oath of office to become the
On the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City, George Washington takes the oath of office to become the
1789
In France, the Estates-General convenes for the first time since 1614
In France, the Estates-General convenes for the first time since 1614
1789
James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in Congress
James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in Congress
1789
In Versailles, the National Assembly reconstitutes itself as the National Constituent Assembly and begins preparations…
In Versailles, the National Assembly reconstitutes itself as the National Constituent Assembly and begins preparations…
1789
Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille.
Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille.
1789
In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins…
In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins…
1789
Storming of the Bastille in Paris. This event escalates the widespread discontent into the French Revolution. Bastille…
Storming of the Bastille in Paris. This event escalates the widespread discontent into the French Revolution. Bastille…
1789
French Revolution: Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, is named by acclamation Colonel General of the new…
French Revolution: Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, is named by acclamation Colonel General of the new…
1789
The first U.S. federal government agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs, is established (it will be later renamed…
The first U.S. federal government agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs, is established (it will be later renamed…
1789
The United States Department of War is established.
The United States Department of War is established.