John McKinly, American physician and politician, 1st Governor of Delaware (b. 1721)
John McKinly (February 24, 1721 – August 31, 1796) was an American physician and politician from Wilmington, Delaware. He was a veteran of the French and Indian War, served in the Delaware General Assembly, was the first elected President of Delaware, and for a time was a member of the Federalist Party.

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- 1Feb
York, Upper Canada
The capital of Upper Canada is moved from Newark to York. - 9Mar
Joséphine de Beauharnais
Napoléon Bonaparte marries his first wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais. - 15May
Milan
War of the First Coalition: Napoleon enters Milan in triumph. - 11Jul
Jay Treaty
The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty. - 17Nov
Battle of the Bridge of Arcole
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole: French forces defeat the Austrians in Italy.