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1787
April 16 - The first American comedy, The Contrast, opens in New York City.
May 25 - The Constitutional Convention begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
September 16 - The Federal Constitution of the U.S. is passed.
December 7 - Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the new Constitution.
December 12 - Pennsylvania is admitted to the Union as the 2nd state.
December 18 - New Jersey is admitted to the Union as the 3rd state.