Births on October 16

William Burton (governor)

Born on October 16, 1789

William Burton, American physician and politician, 39th Governor of Delaware (d. 1866)

William Burton (October 16, 1789 – August 5, 1866) was an American physician and politician from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served as Governor of Delaware.

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Events on 1789

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

United States Bill of Rights
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

Thanksgiving (United States)
George Washington makes the first Thanksgiving Day designated by the national government of the US

Births on October 16

William Burton (governor)

Born on October 16, 1789

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Events on 1789

Qing dynasty

United States Bill of Rights

United States Bill of Rights

United States Bill of Rights

Thanksgiving (United States)