Historical Events in October 1793

  • Oct 5 French Revolution: Christianity is disestablished in France.
  • Oct 16 Battle of Wattignies: French defeat Allied forces and lift siege of Maubeuge

InventionHistoric Invention

Oct 28 Eli Whitney applies for a patent on cotton gin

Inventor of the Cotton Gin Eli Whitney
Inventor of the Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney
  • Oct 31 Execution of Girondins in Paris during Reign of Terror