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What Happened on October 15, 1789

Historical Events

1st Presidential Tour

1st US presidential tour by George Washington in New England

Famous Deaths

  • John Morgan, American physician-in-chief of Continental Army and co-founder of the Medical College at the University of Pennsylvania, the first medical school in Colonial America, dies at 54
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About October 15, 1789

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 234 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra