The American state of New Jersey was the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.
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Toshiba rolled out a four-legged robot designed to clean up after nuclear disasters.
Roman soldier Diocletian was appointed the new Roman Emperor after Roman Emperor Carus's death.
The Georgia Dome in Atlanta was blown to smithereens in a controlled demolition.
Beethoven premiered Fidelio in Vienna, Austria, which was his only opera.
A 15-week abortion ban in Mississippi was declared unconstitutional.