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 red robin was officially named Britain's National Bird.
Gone with the Wind, the drama film directed by Victor Fleming, premiered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Major Glenn Miller, musician, and composer, disappeared over the English Channel during a flight.
China successfully landed its moon rover.
Johnny Cash released 'Folsom Prison Blues.'
