Historical Events In 1790

Mar 01 A US census to establish the population is authorized

Mar 01 Congress authorizes the first US Census survey.

Mar 21 Thomas Jefferson reports to President Washington in New York as Secretary of State

Mar 26 Congress passes Naturalization Act, requires 2-year residency

Mar 19 Supply ship HMS Sirius, one of the vessels in the First Fleet to Australia, is wrecked on Norfolk Island en route to pick up supplies.

Mar 08 The French Assembly votes to continue slavery in French colonies

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