The US Bill of Rights was ratified when Virginia gave its approval, which became amendments 1-10 of the constitution.
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NASA's Explorer 9 satellite launched from the Wallops Flight Facility in eastern Virginia.
The Battle of Bull Run took place at Manassas Junction, Virginia.
Freed black man Richard Johnson was granted 100 acres of land in the state of Virginia.
Beltway sniper attacks begin.
The first US fire extinguisher patent was granted to Alanson Crane, Virginia.
