The American Psychiatric Association officially declared that homosexuality is not a mental illness.
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The US Bill of Rights was ratified when Virginia gave its approval, which became amendments 1-10 of the constitution.
Million Dollar Baby, directed by Clint Eastwood, was released. It went on to win Best Picture.
Former French President Jacques Chirac was convicted of diverting public funds and received a two-year suspended prison sentence.
The London Underground's Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway opened.
Johnny Cash released 'Folsom Prison Blues.'
