February 4 – George Washington is unanimously elected the first President of the United States by the United States Electoral College. July 14 – The French Revolution (1789–1799) begins: Citizens of Paris storm the Bastille and free seven prisoners. In rural areas, peasants attack noble manors. ertu að tala um einhvað svona Bætt við 26. september 2010 - 03:29 what var ekki Bastillan á korsiku??? Citizens of Paris storm the Bastille