15 December - The United States Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791

 

The United States Bill of Rights was ratified on December 15, 1791. On this date, Virginia became the eleventh state to ratify the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, thus officially incorporating them into the Constitution. These amendments aimed to safeguard individual liberties and limit the power of the federal government. The Bill of Rights includes fundamental rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and the right to a fair and speedy trial. December 15 is now celebrated as Bill of Rights Day in the United States.