Bill of Rights
Oct 2 George Washington transmits the proposed Constitutional amendments (The United States Bill of Rights) to the States for ratification
- Oct 3 Washington proclaims 1st national Thanksgiving Day on Nov 26
Women's March on Versailles
Oct 5 French Revolution: Women of Paris march to Versailles in the March on Versailles to confront Louis XVI about his refusal to promulgate the decrees on the abolition of feudalism, demand bread, and have the King and his court moved to Paris
Historic Event
Oct 15 1st US presidential tour by George Washington in New England
- Oct 21 French Revolution: The National Assembly declares martial law in France to prevent uprisings