Daily Facts about U.S. Constitution

2023

Bill of Rights Day is observed in the United States to commemorate the ratification of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

1791

The United States Bill of Rights, comprising the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, is officially ratified.

1789

New Jersey becomes the first U.S. state to ratify the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.