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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 17th century18th century19th century
Decades: 1750s  1760s  1770s  – 1780s –  1790s  1800s  1810s
Years: 1786 1787 178817891790 1791 1792

The year 1789 was a very important time in history, especially for two big events: the start of the French Revolution in Europe and the beginning of the United States as a new country with its first president. It was a year of big changes and new beginnings around the world.

Key Events of 1789

This year saw major historical moments that changed countries and governments.

The Mutiny on the Bounty

George Washington Becomes President

The French Revolution Begins

  • The year 1789 also marked the start of the French Revolution. This was a time when the people of France decided they no longer wanted a king to rule them. They wanted to govern the country themselves and create a new system where everyone had more rights and freedom. This revolution changed France forever and influenced many other countries.

Notable Births in 1789

This year also saw the birth of people who would become famous later in history.

Birth of James Fenimore Cooper

  • September 15James Fenimore Cooper was born. He grew up to be a very famous American writer, known for his adventure stories about the American frontier and the sea.

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