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 US Patents Office was nearly completely burned down.
China successfully landed its moon rover.
Million Dollar Baby, directed by Clint Eastwood, was released. It went on to win Best Picture.
The longest ever United Nations climate talk ended.
Major Glenn Miller, musician, and composer, disappeared over the English Channel during a flight.
