Important Events
- 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 the guillotine in Paris, following his conviction for high treason
- Feb 25 1st US cabinet meeting, held at George Washington's home
- Jun 24 1st republican constitution in France adopted
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
Sam Houston
Stephen F. AustinWorld Leaders in 1793
George Washington
First US President- William Pitt the Younger
British Prime Minister
George Washington
William Pitt the YoungerFamous People in 1793
- Ludwig van Beethoven
Composer
Ludwig van BeethovenWould You Believe?
Louvre palace officially opens in Paris as The Museum Central des Arts
On August 10, 1793
Famous Weddings
- Dec 26 The wedding of Prince Friedrich Ludwig of Prussia and Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz takes place.
Jean-Paul Marat
John Hancock
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Olympe de Gouges
Roger Sherman