- Mar 1 1st US census authorized
- Mar 4 France is divided into 83 départements, which cut across the former provinces in an attempt to dislodge regional loyalties based on noble ownership of land.
- Mar 12 French Revolution: The National Assembly issues a decree allowing for the sale of church land by French municipalities
- Mar 13 John Martin, 1st American-born actor, performs in Philadelphia
Event of Interest
Mar 22 Thomas Jefferson becomes the 1st US Secretary of State under President Washington
Thomas Jefferson