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1788 - US Constitution goes into effect as New Hampshire is 9th state to ratify it.

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1841 - US Senate begins filibuster to forestall debate on establishment of a national bank.

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1933 - First Great Lakes-to-Gulf of Mexico barge trip completed, New Orleans.

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1943 - Federal troops put down racial riot in Detroit, Michigan; 30 dead.

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1946 - Ten die in fire at Baker Hotel, Dallas, Texas, USA.

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1971 - 50,000 attend Celebration of Life rock concert, McCrea, Louisana.

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1974 - Francine Irving Neff begins term as 35th Treasurer of the US.

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1977 - Former White House chief of staff Harry R Haldeman enters prison.

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1982 - Washington DC jury finds John Hinckley Jr innocent by insanity of attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan.

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1986 - US President Ronald Reagan gives speech defending his judicial appointments.

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