The US Bill of Rights was ratified when Virginia gave its approval, which became amendments 1-10 of the constitution.
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The longest ever United Nations climate talk ended.
The red robin was officially named Britain's National Bird.
Former French President Jacques Chirac was convicted of diverting public funds and received a two-year suspended prison sentence.
The American Psychiatric Association officially declared that homosexuality is not a mental illness.
Million Dollar Baby, directed by Clint Eastwood, was released. It went on to win Best Picture.