1794
French Republic Abolishes Slavery
The National Convention, under pressure from Toussaint Louverture's forces in Saint-Domingue and from its own principles, abolished slavery…
Whiskey Rebellion
Western Pennsylvania farmers, taxed on their distilled grain, attacked federal marshals.
Thermidorian Reaction
On 9 Thermidor, Year II, the Convention turned on Robespierre.
Lavoisier Guillotined
The father of modern chemistry was executed at fifty - not for science but for having been a tax farmer.
Kosciuszko Uprising in Poland
Tadeusz Kosciuszko, returned from America, led Polish regulars and peasant scythemen against Russian occupation.
Battle of the Glorious First of June
In the Atlantic west of Ushant, Lord Howe's fleet battered the French fleet but failed to stop the grain convoy it was protecting.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1794?
Saeculum lists 6 events from 1794. The most significant is French Republic Abolishes Slavery.
What era was 1794 part of?
1794 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1794?
The events from 1794 span Europe and North America.