Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1788 The first edition of The Times of London was published, becoming an enduring part of British journalism.
1788 Georgia ratifies the United States Constitution, becoming the fourth state to do so.
1788 Connecticut's ratification of the United States Constitution in 1788 marked a pivotal moment in American history, solidifying the new nation's foundation.
1788 The First Fleet lands in Botany Bay, Australia, carrying 736 convicts from Great Britain and marking the start of a new chapter in the land Down Under.
1788 The second wave of ships from the First Fleet arrives at Botany Bay, signifying another chapter in the colonization of Australia. This event holds historical significance in the nation's early colonial history.
1788 The British colonization of Australia began when the main part of the First Fleet arrived at Botany Bay on this day in 1788.
1788 Arthur Phillip led the British First Fleet into Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour), establishing the first European settlement in Australia, now commemorated as Australia Day.
1788 The Habsburg Empire aligns itself with the Russian camp as it enters the Russo-Turkish War, shaping the dynamics of the conflict.
1788 New Orleans witnessed devastation as a fire engulfed the town, leaving behind a landscape of ruins that would be rebuilt with resilience and determination.
1788 The settlement of Marietta, Ohio, emerges, etching its place in history as the first enduring community of U.S. citizens in the Northwest Territory.
1788 Maryland adds its ratification, becoming the seventh state to embrace the United States Constitution.
1788 King Louis XVI of France embarked on a bold endeavor to implement reforms proposed by Étienne Charles de Loménie de Brienne, which included the abolition of the parlements. This move foreshadowed the turbulent times leading up to the French Revolution.
1788 South Carolina made its mark in American history on May 23, 1788, by becoming the eighth state to ratify the United States Constitution, contributing to the foundation of the young nation's enduring principles.
1788 Grenoble's Day of the Tiles unfolds during the French Revolution, as enraged civilians shower royal troops with roof tiles, igniting civil unrest.
1788 The vast expanse of Alaska becomes a focal point in the exploration of the Russian Empire. Russian explorer Gerasim Izmailov reaches the shores of Alaska, marking a significant milestone in the exploration of North America's northernmost frontier.
1788 On this day in 1788, New Hampshire made history by becoming the ninth state to ratify the Constitution of the United States. This pivotal moment solidified the framework of the young nation and set the stage for the American experiment in democracy.
1788 Virginia, in a historic decision, became the tenth state to embrace the United States Constitution, a pivotal moment in the nation's formation.
1788 The year 1788 saw the completion of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G minor (K550), a masterpiece that continues to captivate and inspire music lovers to this day.
1788 New York ratifies the United States Constitution, officially becoming the 11th state of the United States.
1788 The Anjala conspiracy forces William I of the Netherlands to abandon his quest to quell the Belgian Revolution, marking a significant moment in the struggle for Belgian independence.
1788 September 13, 1788, was a date of political significance as the Philadelphia Convention set the stage for the first presidential election in the United States, and New York City assumed the role of temporary capital.
1788 Nguyễn Huệ boldly proclaims himself Emperor Quang Trung, effectively bringing an end to the Lê dynasty and ushering in a new era in Vietnamese history.
1788 Massachusetts adds its name to the list, ratifying the United States Constitution. The state's support for the Constitution is a critical step in its adoption.
1788 The First Fleet's arrival at Norfolk Island sets the stage for a new chapter in the history of convict settlements.
