Important Events in 1793
- Jan 16 French King Louis XVI sentenced to death by the National Convention during the French Revolution
- Jan 21 Louis XVI of France is executed by guillotine in Paris, following his conviction for "high treason" by the newly created French Parliament (Convention nationale), during the French Revolution
- Jun 24 1st republican constitution in France adopted
More Historical Events
Did You Know?
Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Pacific Ocean, becoming the first Euro-American to complete a transcontinental crossing of Canada
On July 22, 1793
Famous People in 1793
Ludwig van Beethoven
Composer
World Leaders in 1793
George Washington
First US PresidentWilliam Pitt the Younger
British Prime Minister
Would You Believe?
Louvre palace officially opens in Paris as The Museum Central des Arts
On August 10, 1793
Famous Weddings in 1793
- Dec 26 The wedding of Prince Friedrich Ludwig of Prussia and Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz takes place.