France voted against ratifying the proposed Constitution of the European Union.
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Jan Matzeliger gave a public demonstration about his shoe-producing invention in Lynn, Massachusetts.
In the Super Rugby Final at Orlando Stadium, the Bulls defended their title with a 25-17 win over the Stormers in an all-South African final.
Wisconsin became the 30th state to join the United States of America.
Starbucks closed over 8,000 US stores.
The Space Shuttle Discovery completed the first docking with the International Space Station.