1789 Collection (page 5)

GARDES FRANCAISES FREED
Those Gardes Francaises who refuse to fire on the crowd are arrested and imprisoned in the Abbaye St Germain: they are rescued by a mob of ten thousand Date: 30 June 1789

STATES-GENERAL OPENED
The opening of the Etata- Generaux (States-General) at Versailles Date: 5 May 1789

Mens clothing for 1789
Young French Nobleman. Date: 1789

DANCE AT BASTILLE 1789
A ball held on the site of the Bastille. Date: 14 July 1789

Opening of the States
The Opening of the States, Versailles during the French Revolution Date: 5 May 1789

Abus a suppreme, 1789. Creator: Anonymous
Abus a suppreme, 1789. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

New Place de la Bastille, 1789. Creator: Anonymous
New Place de la Bastille, 1789. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Returning home from the October march to Versailles, 1789, 1789. Creator: Anonymous
Returning home from the October march to Versailles, 1789, 1789. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Womens March on Versailles, 5 October 1789, 1789. Creator: Anonymous
The Womens March on Versailles, 5 October 1789, 1789. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

I Was Sure We Would Have Our Turn, 1789. Creator: Anonymous
I Was Sure We Would Have Our Turn, 1789. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Fusillade in the Faubourg St. Antoine, 28 April 1789, 1802. Creator: Niquet, Claude (1770-1831)
Fusillade in the Faubourg St. Antoine, 28 April 1789, 1802. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

A Memorable Day at Versailles, 1789, 1789. Creator: Anonymous
A Memorable Day at Versailles, 1789, 1789. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Franc?oises devenues libres. The Womens March on Versailles, 5 October 1789, 1789. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Double Album of Landscape Studies after Ikeno Taiga, Volume 1 (leaf 25), 18th century. Traditionally, young painters in Japan began their studies with an established master-painter

The Genius of Death, 1789. Creator: Canova, Antonio (1757-1822)
The Genius of Death, 1789. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of King Christian VII of Denmark, 1789. Creator: Juel, Jens (1745-1802)
Portrait of King Christian VII of Denmark, 1789. Found in the Collection of Kongernes Samling Rosenborg

Jean Bart in the Battle of Texel on 29 June 1694, 1789. Creator: Anonymous
Jean Bart in the Battle of Texel on 29 June 1694, 1789. Private Collection

Herschels Grand Telescope, (Fig. 24), pub. 1797. Creator: English School (18th Century)
Herschels Grand Telescope, (Fig. 24), Plate 505 from Encyclopaedia Britannica, pub. 1797 (engraving). Herschels 40-foot telescope was built between in 1785 and 1789 at Observatory House in Slough

Portrait of Olaudah Equiano (known Gustavus Vassa) (1745-1797), 1789. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Olaudah Equiano (known Gustavus Vassa) (1745-1797), 1789. Private Collection

Cover of The Ladies Diary or the Womans Almanack, London, 1789. Private Collection

Madame Rousseau and her Daughter, 1789. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

The Deluge, c. 1789. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

The Demolition of the Bastille, 1789. Private Collection

Map of Europe with the shift of borders in the course of the Russo-Turkish War (1787-1792), c. 1789. Private Collection

The Storming of the Bastille, 1789. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Opening of the Estates-General in Versailles, 5 May 1789. Artist: Couder, Auguste (1790-1873)
Opening of the Estates-General in Versailles, 5 May 1789. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Storming of the Bastille by a crowd on 14 July 1789, in the French Revolution, becoming an important symbol for the French Republican movement

Malaspina expedition (1789-1794). Tonga islands. Native men dancing. Drawing by Juan Ravenet. Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Navy Museum

ESTATES GENERAL, 1789. The Estates General forging a new constitution: French cartoon, 1789

The arrival of George Washington at the Battery, New York City, 23 April 1789
WASHINGTON: INAUGURATION. The arrival of George Washington at the Battery, New York City, 23 April 1789, previous to his inauguration as the first president of the United States on 30 April

Fall of the Bastille in the French Revolution
Capture of the Bastille, French Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Weapons taken from the Hotel des Invalides, French Revolution
Revolutionaries seizing weapons at Les Invalides before storming the Bastille, French Revolution, 1789. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Naval battle between Chilean warships and the Peruvian ship Huascar during the The Battle of Angamos, 1789, during the War of the Pacific

The inauguration of George Washington, April 30, 1789 as first President of the United States at Federal Hall, New York City. George Washington, 1732 -1799

The Old City Hall, or Federal Hall, at 26 Wall Street, New York City, United States of America. It was here that the 1st Congress was held

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In the year 1789, amidst a world of change and historical significance, numerous events unfolded that left an indelible mark on society. Cuckfield, a quaint village nestled in Sussex, witnessed locals diligently harvesting oysters from its bountiful waters. Meanwhile, across the English Channel in France, the Tennis Court Oath was sworn by members of the Third Estate during the French Revolution—a pivotal moment symbolizing their determination for political reform. On another front, HMS Implacable sailed proudly through seas in 1920 after serving valiantly during various conflicts. Revolutionary cards were dealt with fervor as gambling enthusiasts sought entertainment and fortune alike. In boxing rings across England, Jack Broughton showcased his prowess and skill to captivated audiences. The echoes of revolution reverberated throughout Europe when brave souls attacked the infamous Bastille prison—an act that would forever alter history's course. In an unexpected twist of fate within this transformative period, epee teaching became a means of communication for deaf mutes—a testament to human resilience and adaptability. Meanwhile, Johnson v Perrins marked a legal battle etched into memory—its outcome shaping future jurisprudence. Across vast oceans lay Manhattan; its map from 1789 revealing nascent beginnings before it transformed into one of the world's most iconic cities. Amidst these tumultuous times emerged H. M. S Bounty—a ship destined for infamy due to mutiny but also remembered for its remarkable journey through treacherous waters. And finally, John Elwes epitomized eccentricity and frugality as he navigated life with peculiar habits that fascinated many. Thus unfolds just a glimpse into the multifaceted tapestry woven by events occurring in 1789—an extraordinary year where history unraveled tales both grandiose and intimate alike.