Jan 9 1st hot-air balloon flight in the US lifts off in Philadelphia, piloted by Jean Pierre Blanchard Jan 9 Dutch Prince Willem V establishes 2 brigades Drive Artillery Event of Interest Jan 16 French King Louis XVI sentenced to death by the National Convention during the French Revolution King of FranceLouis XVI Jan 21 Prussia & Russia sign partition treaty, dividing Poland. Jan 21 Louis XVI of France is executed by the guillotine in Paris, following his conviction for high treason Jan 23 2nd Partition of Poland, between Prussia & Russia Jan 23 Humane Society of Philadelphia (1st aid society) organized Share On Facebook Share On Twitter 1792 Historical Events 1794
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