On This Day

Historical Events in September 1787

Bill of Rights

Sep 12 American statesman George Mason suggests the addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution modeled on previous state declarations, but the motion is defeated

The bill of rights as it was created on September 25, 1789
  • Sep 13 Prussian army moves into Netherlands
  • Sep 15 -16] Utrecht patriots flee to Amsterdam
  • Sep 17 Prussian troops conquer Gorinchem

Constitution of the United States

Sep 17 The US Constitution is signed by delegates at the Philadelphia Convention

Page one of the original copy of the Constitution of the United States
  • Sep 20 Prince Willem V returns to Hague
  • Sep 28 Congress sends Constitution to state legislatures for their approval
  • Sep 30 1st US voyage around the world - Columbia leaves Boston

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