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July1790

Historical Events in July 1790

Jul 9 Russo-Swedish War: Second Battle of Svensksund - in the Baltic Sea, the Swedish Navy captures one third of the Russian fleet
Jul 12 French Revolution: The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is adopted, putting the Catholic Church in France under the control of the state

Fête de la Fédération

Jul 14 The Fête de la Fédération, attended by Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, is held across France on the first anniversary of the French Revolution

King of France Louis XVI

Queen of France Marie Antoinette

Jul 16 Congress declares the city of Washington in the District of Columbia, the permanent capital of the United States
Jul 26 US Congress passes the Funding Act of 1790 making the federal government responsible for debts incurred by the states

Poet Laureate Henry James Pye

Jul 28 Henry James Pye appointed as British Poet Laureate by King George III

King of Great Britain and Ireland George III

Jul 31 1st US patent granted, to Samuel Hopkins for a potash process

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