1791
The Bill of Rights, comprising the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, came into effect, ensuring fundamental civil liberties.
1950
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Home Minister and a key figure in unifying the nation, passed away.
1939
The legendary movie Gone With the Wind had its premiere in Atlanta, Georgia.
1970
The Soviet spacecraft Venera 7 achieved the milestone of being the first to land on another planet, Venus, and transmit data back to Earth.
2001
After extensive restoration work, the Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened to visitors.
1944
Renowned bandleader Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel during World War II.
