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 in History
37 events found for 1789
1789
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is approved by the National Constituent Assembly of France.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is approved by the National Constituent Assembly of France.
1789
William Herschel discovers a new moon of Saturn: Enceladus.
William Herschel discovers a new moon of Saturn: Enceladus.
1789
The United States Department of the Treasury is founded.
The United States Department of the Treasury is founded.
1789
Alexander Hamilton is appointed the first United States Secretary of the Treasury.
Alexander Hamilton is appointed the first United States Secretary of the Treasury.
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 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
George Washington appoints Thomas Jefferson the first United States Secretary of State.
George Washington appoints Thomas Jefferson the first United States Secretary of State.
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
The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification.
The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification.
1789
George Washington proclaims Thursday November 26, 1789 as Thanksgiving Day.
George Washington proclaims Thursday November 26, 1789 as Thanksgiving Day.
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.
1789
John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States.
John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States.