Congress timeline By Shaun Con. Mar 4, 1789 Congress Starts Congress Starts Oct 13, 1819 Capital rebuilt Oct 13, 1820 Missouri Compermise Mar 17, 1850 Daniel last great speech Oct 13, 1850 California Mess Oct 13, 1852 Heny Clay dies Nov 13, 1860 Lincoln elected Apr 12, 1861 War declared Oct 13, 1868 Almost impeached president Oct 13, 1910 Geogre Vs. Norise Revolt Nov 4, 1911 Henry Clay elected as speaker Apr 2, 1917 Wilson asked for war against Gremens Oct 13, 1932 Democrats went to White house Dec 13, 1941 Capital hill lights Japan attack Oct 13, 1973 Watergate hearing