Historical Events in August 1789

Aug 1 US Customs begins enforcing Tariff Act

Aug 4 French Revolution: The National Constituent Assembly meets and issues the first decrees that abolish centuries of feudalism in France

Aug 7 US Congress creates Department of War and Lighthouse Service

Aug 23 French Revolution: The National Assembly proclaims freedom of religious opinions

Aug 24 French Revolution: The National Assembly proclaims freedom of speech

Aug 26 The National Constituent Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen at the beginning of the French Revolution

Aug 27 French National Assembly issues "Declaration of Rights of Man & Citizen"