Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1792 The Treaty of Jassy, signed in 1792, brought an end to the Russo-Turkish War of 1787–92, ushering in a period of diplomatic stability in the region.
1792 Thomas Pinckney appointed the first U.S. minister to Britain.
1792 Birth of the London Corresponding Society: The London Corresponding Society is founded, contributing to political reform and activism.
1792 United States President George Washington signs the Postal Service Act into law, giving birth to the United States Post Office Department. This momentous decision paves the way for the nation's postal system and communication network.
1792 A shocking event unfolded as King Gustav III of Sweden fell victim to an assassination attempt, ultimately succumbing to his injuries on March 29.
1792 The untimely demise of King Gustav III of Sweden unfolds as he succumbs to a gunshot wound suffered at a mysterious midnight masquerade ball at Stockholm's Royal Opera.
1792 The United States Mint was established on April 2, 1792, through the passage of the Coinage Act by Congress, setting the foundation for American currency and coin production.
1792 A defining moment in American history as President George Washington wields his veto power for the very first time.
1792 Tiradentes, a Brazilian revolutionary, met a tragic end, symbolizing the price paid for the pursuit of liberty and independence.
1792 Nicolas J. Pelletier, a notorious highwayman, met a gruesome fate as he became the first person to face the guillotine, symbolizing the dawn of a new era in execution methods.
1792 Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle composed "La Marseillaise," the stirring French national anthem, serving as a rallying cry for the French Revolution and future generations.
1792 France's invasion of the Austrian Netherlands heralds the beginning of the tumultuous French Revolutionary Wars.
1792 The birth of the New York Stock Exchange under the Buttonwood Agreement in 1792 laid the foundation for the world's financial epicenter, influencing global economics for centuries to come.
1792 The eruption of Mount Unzen in Japan led to a devastating tsunami that claimed nearly 15,000 lives, a natural catastrophe etched in history.
1792 Captain George Vancouver played a role in shaping history on this day in 1792 when he claimed Puget Sound for the Kingdom of Great Britain, marking a key moment in North American exploration.
1792 In 1792, the Brunswick Manifesto was issued in Paris, vowing vengeance if harm came to the French royal family. This declaration added fuel to the flames of the French Revolution.
1792 The French Revolution reached a critical juncture in 1792 AD with the Storming of the Tuileries Palace, leading to the arrest of Louis XVI and the tragic massacre of his loyal Swiss Guards.
1792 The French Revolution took a dramatic turn in 1792 when King Louis XVI was formally arrested by the National Tribunal and declared an enemy of the people, altering the course of history.
1792 Maximilien de Robespierre presents the revolutionary petition of the Commune of Paris to the Legislative Assembly, marking a pivotal moment in the unfolding of the French Revolution.
1792 During the tumultuous French Revolution, the September Massacres saw mobs ruthlessly targeting Roman Catholic bishops, priests, and perceived royalist sympathizers, altering the course of the revolution.
1792 The theft of the Hope Diamond, along with other French crown jewels, takes place as a group of six individuals breaks into the storage location, leaving an indelible mark on history's treasure heists.
1792 French troops halt an allied invasion at the Battle of Valmy, a pivotal moment in the early stages of the French Revolutionary Wars.
1792 The French Revolution takes a radical turn as the National Convention abolishes the monarchy.
1792 Birth of the French First Republic during Primidi Vendémiaire, year one of the French Republican Calendar.
1792 Spanish militia embarks on a mission from Valdivia, a stronghold, quelling a Huilliche uprising, shaping the destiny of southern Chile.
1792 The inaugural celebration of Columbus Day unfolds in the heart of New York City, commemorating the intrepid explorer's voyage to the New World.
1792 A cornerstone is laid in Washington, D.C., marking the beginning of the construction of the United States Executive Mansion, now known as the White House.
1792 Lieutenant William E. Broughton names Mount Hood in Oregon after Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood. This geographical naming event underscores the exploration and mapping efforts of the time, leaving a lasting legacy on the region's toponymy.
1792 The tumultuous French Revolutionary Wars witness the ferocious Battle of Jemappes, a pivotal engagement in this era of profound political and social change.
1792 The French Revolution takes a pivotal turn in 1792 as King Louis XVI of France faces a trial for treason at the hands of the National Convention, a historic moment that resonates through the annals of history.
1792 Kentucky's admission as the 15th state of the United States is celebrated as a significant milestone in the nation's expansion westward.
1792 The French Revolution ignited as France declared war against the "King of Hungary and Bohemia," sparking the tumultuous French Revolutionary Wars.
