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
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
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.