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The French Army defeats the Prussians at Valmy. Goethe witnessed this battle and said of it: "On this day begins a new era in the history of the world."Last session of the Legislative Assembly. September 20, 1792

The September Massacres continue through 7 September. September 2, 1792

Defection of Lafayette. Lafayette deserts the army and flees to Austria. General Dumouriez takes command of the Armies of the North. Prussian armies, including French émigrés, invade France. August 19, 1792

Paris sections remain in permanent session. July 25, 1792

Decree of "Country in Danger." July 11, 1792

Crowds invade the Tuileries to insist on removal of King. June 20, 1792

First use of the guillotine. April 25, 1792

Louis XVI vetoes decrees against émigrés, and refractory priests proposed by the Legislative Assembly. November 9, 1791

Brissot calls for war. October 20, 1791

First session of the new Legislative Assembly under the Constitution of 1791. October 1, 1791

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