Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1794 The abolition of slavery throughout the French First Republic's domains is a momentous step towards freedom, even though it would be later reinstated in the French West Indies.
1794 The United States Senate inaugurates its inaugural public session, opening the doors of democracy to the American populace.
1794 The 11th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution becomes law, playing a vital role in shaping the balance of power between the states and the federal government.
1794 Eli Whitney was granted a patent for the cotton gin, an invention that would revolutionize the cotton industry and have a profound impact on American agriculture.
1794 The Slave Trade Act of 1794's enactment bans the export of slaves from the United States and deters American citizens from outfitting ships for the inhumane purpose of importing slaves.
1794 On March 27, 1794, the United States Government made a historic decision by establishing a permanent navy. This decision also included authorization for the construction of six frigates, laying the foundation for the U.S. Navy.
1794 The Flanders Campaign of the War of the First Coalition witnessed the Battle of Beaumont in 1794. This clash marked a significant chapter in the tumultuous history of the French Revolutionary Wars, with far-reaching consequences for Europe.
1794 Sardinians, led by the resolute Giovanni Maria Angioy, rise against Savoy's rule, changing the course of Sardinia's destiny.
1794 Robespierre introduces the Cult of the Supreme Being in the National Convention, transforming the religious landscape of the French First Republic.
1794 Antoine Lavoisier, a distinguished French chemist, faced a harrowing ordeal during the Reign of Terror. Accused of treason and associated with the Ferme générale, he underwent a swift trial, conviction, and ultimately, a tragic execution by guillotine in Paris.
1794 Maximilien Robespierre ushered in the Cult of the Supreme Being, a unique state religion during the French Revolution, celebrated across France.
1794 The year 1794 marked the foundation of the Anglo-Corsican Kingdom, a short-lived but significant political entity with a unique historical legacy.
1794 Empress Catherine II of Russia displayed progressive leadership by granting Jews permission to settle in Kyiv in 1794, promoting tolerance and diversity in the region.
1794 The Battle of Fleurus in the French Revolutionary Wars marks a historic milestone with the first successful military use of aircraft, signaling a new era in warfare.
1794 The year 1794 witnessed Native American forces, under the leadership of Blue Jacket, launching a daring attack on Fort Recovery during the Northwest Indian War, altering the dynamics of the conflict.
1794 The Battle of Trippstadt began on this day in 1794, pitting French forces against Prussian and Austrian troops in a significant military engagement.
1794 The Reign of Terror during the French Revolution nears its end as the 16 Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne face execution, marking a turning point in history.
1794 The year 1794 was marked by a turbulent phase in the French Revolution. Maximilien Robespierre, a central figure, was arrested for his role in encouraging the execution of over 17,000 perceived "enemies of the Revolution." This event had profound implications for the course of the Revolution.
1794 Maximilien Robespierre and Louis Antoine de Saint-Just met their fate at the guillotine in Paris during the tumultuous era of the French Revolution.
1794 President George Washington invoked the Militia Acts of 1792 to quell the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania, demonstrating the federal government's authority.
1794 Joseph Whidbey embarks on an expedition to seek the Northwest Passage near Juneau, Alaska, contributing to the ongoing quest for a northern route to Asia.
1794 The Battle of Fallen Timbers unfolded on this day, with United States troops forcing a confederacy of Native American tribes into a disorganized retreat. This battle marked a turning point in the Northwest Indian War.
1794 Arthur Wellesley, who would later earn the title Duke of Wellington, experienced his baptism of fire at the Battle of Boxtel during the French Revolutionary Wars' Flanders Campaign.
1794 During the Flanders Campaign, France completed its conquest of the Austrian Netherlands by defeating a Spanish force at the Battle of Sprimont on September 17, 1794. This event had a profound impact on the region's history.
1794 In 1794, the United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain signed Jay's Treaty, an important agreement aimed at resolving lingering issues from the American Revolutionary War.
1794 The first Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen burns down.
1794 In Kraków on this day in 1794, Tadeusz Kościuszko rallied Polish forces against Imperial Russia and the Kingdom of Prussia, taking on the role of Commander in Chief and marking a significant moment in Polish history.
1794 The Battle of the Glorious First of June unfolds as British and French naval forces clash in the midst of the French Revolutionary Wars, marking a pivotal moment in maritime history.
1794 The Battle of Tourcoing rages on during the Flanders Campaign, a significant clash in the midst of the War of the First Coalition.
