Virginia became the 10th state to join the United States of America.
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The three ships carrying settlers who would later found Virginia, the first of the Thirteen Colonies, departed England.
The US Bill of Rights was ratified when Virginia gave its approval, which became amendments 1-10 of the constitution.
The Battle of Bull Run took place at Manassas Junction, Virginia.
The United States Supreme Court declared that it was unlawful to discriminate in interstate travel.
The 'Unite the Right' gathering in Charlottesville, Virginia, became violent after a car smashed into protesters.
