Deaths on July 14

Bernard-René de Launay

Died on July 14, 1789

Bernard-René de Launay, French politician (b. 1740)

Bernard René Jourdan, marquis de Launay (8/9 April 1740 – 14 July 1789) was the French governor of the Bastille. He was the son of a previous governor, and commander of the Bastille's garrison when the prison-fortress in Paris was stormed on 14 July 1789.

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30 Jan

Qing dynasty
Tây Sơn forces emerge victorious against Qing armies and liberate the capital Thăng Long.
4 Mar

United States Bill of Rights
In New York City, the first Congress of the United States meets, putting the United States Constitution into effect. The United States Bill of Rights is written and proposed to Congress.
8 Jun

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James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in Congress.
2 Oct

United States Bill of Rights
George Washington sends proposed Constitutional amendments (The United States Bill of Rights) to the States for ratification.
3 Oct

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George Washington makes the first Thanksgiving Day designated by the national government of the US

Deaths on July 14

Bernard-René de Launay

Died on July 14, 1789

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