Historical Events
1st Chief Justice
President George Washington nominates John Jay for 1st Chief Justice
- US Attorney General Office is created
- US Congress establishes Post Office Department following the new constitution
- US Federal Judiciary Act passes, creating a six-person Supreme Court
About September 24, 1789
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 234 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra