What happened in 1793
8 entries recorded for 1793, listed by date. That was 233 years ago.
1793 at a glance
- Years ago
- 233 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 18th century
- Decade
- 1790s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 8
- Breakdown
- 8 historical events
January
- January 21
French Revolution
French Revolution: After being found guilty of high treason by the National Convention, Louis XVI was guillotined in Paris.
- January 23
Russian Empire
The Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia partitioned the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth for the second time.
March
- March 18
Andreas Joseph Hofmann
Andreas Joseph Hofmann proclaimed the Republic of Mainz, becoming the first republican state in Germany.
July
- July 20
Alexander Mackenzie (explorer)
Scottish explorer Alexander Mackenzie reached the Pacific coast at Bella Coola, British Columbia, completing the first recorded transcontinental crossing of North America north of Mexico.
August
October
- October 9
French Revolution
French Revolution: After a month-long siege, the leaders of Lyon surrendered, ending their revolt against the National Convention.
- October 16
War of the First Coalition
War of the First Coalition: The two-day Battle of Wattignies concluded with Jean-Baptiste Jourdan leading French forces to victory over Prince Josias of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld.
November
- November 3
French Revolution
French Revolution: Playwright, journalist and outspoken feminist Olympe de Gouges was guillotined.
Questions about 1793
What happened in 1793?
This site records 8 entries for 1793, including French Revolution on January 21. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1793?
233 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1793 turns 233 this year.
Which century is 1793 in?
1793 falls in the 18th century, in the 1790s.
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