1789Nov, 3
The first District Court established by the Constitution opens in New York City.
District courts are a category of courts which exists in several nations, some call them "small case court" usually as the lowest level of the hierarchy. These include:
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Events on 1789
- 30Jan
Qing dynasty
Tây Sơn forces emerge victorious against Qing armies and liberate the capital Thăng Long. - 4Mar
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. - 8Jun
United States Bill of Rights
James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in Congress. - 2Oct
United States Bill of Rights
George Washington sends proposed Constitutional amendments (The United States Bill of Rights) to the States for ratification. - 3Oct
Thanksgiving (United States)
George Washington makes the first Thanksgiving Day designated by the national government of the US