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Historical Events in July 1787

Marquis de Sade's Shout from Bastille

Jul 2 Marquis de Sade shouts from Bastille that prisoners are being slaughtered

  • Jul 6 French government proclaims end to stamp/land tax
  • Jul 6 Orange troops occupy Area at Duurstede
  • Jul 13 US Congress adopts Ordinance of 1787 (Northwest Ordinance), establishes first organized US territory, sets requirements for statehood - guaranteeing equal status with original 13 states, outlawing slavery, and protecting civil liberties [1]
  • Jul 15 Parliament of Paris banished to Troyes