The Louvre Museum Opens
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On August 10, 1793, the Louvre Museum officially opened its doors to the public. Originally built as a royal palace in Paris, the Louvre was transformed into a museum during the French Revolution, a symbol of the new republic’s commitment to public access to art and culture. The opening of the Louvre marked a significant […]
Louis XVI of France is Executed During the French Revolution
On January 21st, 1793, King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine, marking a pivotal moment in the French Revolution and the shift toward a republic.
Marie Antoinette
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Marie Antoinette’s trial began on 14 October 1793; she was convicted two days later by the Revolutionary Tribunal of high treason and executed, by guillotine, at the Place de la Revolution.
United States Capitol
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George Washington laid the cornerstone of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., marking a significant milestone in the construction of the nation’s capital.