1788

New York became the 11th state in the United States.

Virginia became the 10th state in the Union.

The United States Constitution went into effect as New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it by a vote in the legislature of 57-46.

South Carolina became the eighth state in the United States.

Maryland became the 7th state in the United States.

Massachusetts ratified the U.S. Constitution, becoming the sixth state to join the Union.

The first European settlers in Australia, led by Captain Arthur Phillip, landed in present-day Sydney. (The party included 700 convicts from England.)