1789
The first naval battle of the Svensksund began in the Gulf of Finland.
The first naval battle of the Svensksund began in the Gulf of Finland.
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1789
The first naval battle of the Svensksund begins in the Gulf of Finland.
The first naval battle of the Svensksund begins in the Gulf of Finland.
1789
The United States "Department of Foreign Affairs", established by law in July, is renamed the Department of State and…
The United States "Department of Foreign Affairs", established by law in July, is renamed the Department of State and…
1789
The office of United States Postmaster General is established.
The office of United States Postmaster General is established.
1789
Battle of Rymnik: Alexander Suvorov's Russian and allied army defeats superior Ottoman Empire forces.
Battle of Rymnik: Alexander Suvorov's Russian and allied army defeats superior Ottoman Empire forces.
1789
The United States Congress passes the Judiciary Act, creating the office of the Attorney General and federal judiciary…
The United States Congress passes the Judiciary Act, creating the office of the Attorney General and federal judiciary…
1789
The United States Congress passes the Judiciary Act, creating the office of the Attorney General and federal judiciary…
The United States Congress passes the Judiciary Act, creating the office of the Attorney General and federal judiciary…
1789
The United States Congress passes twelve constitutional amendments: the ten known as the Bill of Rights, the…
The United States Congress passes twelve constitutional amendments: the ten known as the Bill of Rights, the…
1789
The United States Department of War first establishes a regular army with a strength of several hundred men.
The United States Department of War first establishes a regular army with a strength of several hundred men.
1789
French Revolution: The Women's March on Versailles effectively terminates royal authority.
French Revolution: The Women's March on Versailles effectively terminates royal authority.
1789
French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from Versailles to the Tuileries Palace.
French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from Versailles to the Tuileries Palace.
1788
Maryland becomes the seventh state to ratify the United States Constitution
Maryland becomes the seventh state to ratify the United States Constitution
1788
South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the United States Constitution
South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the United States Constitution
1788
French Revolution: Day of the Tiles: Civilians in Grenoble toss roof tiles and various objects down upon royal troops
French Revolution: Day of the Tiles: Civilians in Grenoble toss roof tiles and various objects down upon royal troops
1788
New Hampshire becomes the ninth state to ratify the Constitution of the United States
New Hampshire becomes the ninth state to ratify the Constitution of the United States
1788
Virginia becomes the tenth state to ratify the United States Constitution
Virginia becomes the tenth state to ratify the United States Constitution
1788
New York ratifies the United States Constitution and becomes the 11th state of the United States.
New York ratifies the United States Constitution and becomes the 11th state of the United States.
1788
The Congress of the Confederation sets the date for the first presidential election in the United States, and New York…
The Congress of the Confederation sets the date for the first presidential election in the United States, and New York…
1787
After a delay of 11 days, the United States Constitutional Convention formally convenes in Philadelphia after a quorum o
After a delay of 11 days, the United States Constitutional Convention formally convenes in Philadelphia after a quorum o
1787
Oliver Ellsworth moves at the Federal Convention to call the government the 'United States'
Oliver Ellsworth moves at the Federal Convention to call the government the 'United States'