What Happened on March 11, 1789

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Benjamin Banneker and Pierre Charles L'Enfant begin to lay out Washington, D.C.

Mathematician, Astronomer and Almanac Author Benjamin Banneker — Mathematician, Astronomer and Almanac Author
Benjamin Banneker

Washington D.C. Architect Pierre Charles L'Enfant — Washington D.C. Architect
Pierre Charles L'Enfant

1789 Highlights

About March 11, 1789

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 231 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces

What Happened in 1789