The American Psychiatric Association officially declared that homosexuality is not a mental illness.
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The Republic of Ezo, a separatist Japanese state, was established on the island of Ezo, Japan.
Former French President Jacques Chirac was convicted of diverting public funds and received a two-year suspended prison sentence.
The US Bill of Rights was ratified when Virginia gave its approval, which became amendments 1-10 of the constitution.
Johnny Cash released 'Folsom Prison Blues.'
The London Underground's Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway opened.
