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June 12, 1776
The Virginia Declaration of Rights is adopted.
Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was drafted in 1776 to proclaim the inherent rights of men, including the right to reform or abolish "inadequate" government. It influenced a number of later documents, including the United States Declaration of Independence (1776) and the United States Bill of Rights (1789).
June 12
June 12 is the 163rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 202 days remain until the end of the year.