What happened in 1790
6 entries recorded for 1790, listed by date. That was 236 years ago.
1790 at a glance
- Years ago
- 236 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 18th century
- Decade
- 1790s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 6
- Breakdown
- 6 historical events
January
- January 8
George Washington
George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address in New York City, then the provisional capital of the United States.
July
- July 9
Russo-Swedish War (1788–1790)
Russo-Swedish War: During the Battle of Svensksund in the Baltic Sea, the Swedish Navy captured a third of the Russian fleet.
- July 16
George Washington
President George Washington signed the Residence Act, selecting a new permanent site along the Potomac River for the capital of the United States, which later became Washington, D.C.
August
- August 2
1790 United States census
The first United States census was officially completed, with the nation's residential population enumerated to be 3,929,214.
September
- September 25
Peking opera
Peking opera was born with the introduction of Hui opera to Beijing by the "Four Great Anhui Troupes" in honour of the Qianlong Emperor's 80th birthday.
December
- December 17
Aztec sun stone
The Aztec sun stone (pictured), now a modern symbol of Mexican culture, was excavated in the Zócalo, the main square of Mexico City.
Questions about 1790
What happened in 1790?
This site records 6 entries for 1790, including George Washington on January 8. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1790?
236 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1790 turns 236 this year.
Which century is 1790 in?
1790 falls in the 18th century, in the 1790s.
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