1790

Rhode Island became the 13th and final original colony to ratify the United States Constitution.

1953

Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

1977

Janet Guthrie became the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500, finishing in 29th place.

2009

A judge in Los Angeles sentenced music producer Phil Spector to 19 years to life in prison for the murder of actor Lana Clarkson.