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Historical Events in October 1789

USABill of Rights

Oct 2 George Washington transmits the proposed Constitutional amendments (The United States Bill of Rights) to the States for ratification
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The bill of rights as it was created on September 25, 1789
The bill of rights as it was created on September 25, 1789
  • Oct 3 Washington proclaims 1st national Thanksgiving Day on Nov 26

FranceWomen'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
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Women of Paris marching to Versailles, one of the earliest and most significant events of the French Revolution
Women of Paris marching to Versailles, one of the earliest and most significant events of the French Revolution

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Oct 6 French Revolution: Louis XVI returns to Paris from Versailles after being confronted by the Parisian women on 5 October

King of France Louis XVI
King of France
Louis XVI
  • Oct 12 French Revolution: King Louis XVI writes secretly to the King of Spain about complaining of harsh treatment; the Count of Artois writes to the Austrian king requesting military intervention in France

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Oct 15 1st presidental tour-George Washington in New England

First US President George Washington
First US President
George Washington
  • Oct 21 French Revolution: The National Assembly declares martial law in France to prevent uprisings

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