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15 December

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1961

Eichmann sentenced to death

On 15 December 1961, the Nazi criminal Adolf Eichmann was sentenced to death in Jerusalem.

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Contemporary era

1840

Return of Napoleon's remains

On 15 December 1840, Napoleon's remains were laid to rest at Les Invalides in Paris.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1791

Bill of Rights ratified

On 15 December 1791, the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights, were ratified.

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