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December1791

Historical Events in December 1791

First Issue of The Observer

Dec 4 Britain's "The Observer" is first published, the oldest Sunday newspaper in the world

First issue of The Observer Sunday newspaper in 1791

Dec 12 Bank of North America opens at Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia
Dec 15 1st US law school established at University of Pennsylvania

Bill of Rights

Dec 15 US Bill of Rights ratified when Virginia gives its approval, becomes amendments 1-10 of the US constitution

The bill of rights as it was created on September 25, 1789

Dec 17 NYC traffic regulation creates 1st 1-way street

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