1792
Tiradentes, a revolutionary leading a movement for Brazil's independence, is hanged, drawn and quartered
Tiradentes, a revolutionary leading a movement for Brazil's independence, is hanged, drawn and quartered
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1792
France invades the Austrian Netherlands (present day Belgium and Luxembourg), beginning the French Revolutionary Wars
France invades the Austrian Netherlands (present day Belgium and Luxembourg), beginning the French Revolutionary Wars
1791
The Constitution of May 3 (the first modern constitution in Europe) is proclaimed by the Sejm of Polish–Lithuanian Commo
The Constitution of May 3 (the first modern constitution in Europe) is proclaimed by the Sejm of Polish–Lithuanian Commo
1791
The British under Charles Cornwallis defeat a Mysorean army under Tipu Sultan in the battle of Arakere
The British under Charles Cornwallis defeat a Mysorean army under Tipu Sultan in the battle of Arakere
1791
French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance
French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance
1790
Rhode Island becomes the last of North America's original Thirteen Colonies to ratify the Constitution and become one of
Rhode Island becomes the last of North America's original Thirteen Colonies to ratify the Constitution and become one of
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
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
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
1783
American Revolutionary War: Colbert's Raid: A Spanish garrison under Captain Jacobo du Breuil defeat British irregulars
American Revolutionary War: Colbert's Raid: A Spanish garrison under Captain Jacobo du Breuil defeat British irregulars
1783
Three-Fifths Compromise: The first instance of black slaves in the United States of America being counted as three-fifth
Three-Fifths Compromise: The first instance of black slaves in the United States of America being counted as three-fifth
1783
A Great Jubilee Day held at North Stratford, Connecticut, celebrates the end of fighting in the American Revolutionary W
A Great Jubilee Day held at North Stratford, Connecticut, celebrates the end of fighting in the American Revolutionary W
1782
John Adams secures Dutch recognition of the United States as an independent government
John Adams secures Dutch recognition of the United States as an independent government
1782
The city of Rattanakosin, now known internationally as Bangkok, is founded on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River
The city of Rattanakosin, now known internationally as Bangkok, is founded on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River
1781
American Revolutionary War: British and French ships clash in the Battle of Fort Royal off the coast of Martinique
American Revolutionary War: British and French ships clash in the Battle of Fort Royal off the coast of Martinique