July 1789

Thursday 09:

In Versailles, the National Assembly reconstitutes itself as the National Constituent Assembly and begins preparations for a French constitution.

Friday 10:

Alexander Mackenzie reaches Mackenzie River Delta.

Tuesday 14:

French Revolution: Citizens of Paris storm the Bastille and free seven prisoners.

Wednesday 15:

Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette, by acclamation, named colonel-general of the new National Guard of Paris.

Monday 27:

The first U.S. federal government agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs, is established (later renamed Department of State).