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 in History
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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
Mutiny on the Bounty: Lieutenant William Bligh and 18 sailors are set adrift, and the rebel crew returns to Tahiti brief
Mutiny on the Bounty: Lieutenant William Bligh and 18 sailors are set adrift, and the rebel crew returns to Tahiti brief
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
Mutiny on the Bounty: HMS Bounty mutiny survivors including Captain William Bligh and 18 others reach Timor after a near
Mutiny on the Bounty: HMS Bounty mutiny survivors including Captain William Bligh and 18 others reach Timor after a near
1789
In France, the Third Estate declares itself the National Assembly
In France, the Third Estate declares itself the National Assembly
1789
Deputies of the French Third Estate take the Tennis Court Oath
Deputies of the French Third Estate take the Tennis Court Oath
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
Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Mackenzie River delta.
Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Mackenzie River delta.
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
France: abolition of feudalism by the National Constituent Assembly.
France: abolition of feudalism by the National Constituent Assembly.
1789
The United States Department of War is established.
The United States Department of War is established.
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.