Today in History: The US Constitution Ratification

Today in history, on June 21st, 1788, the United States Constitution was ratified after New Hampshire approved of the Constitution. 

When weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation became apparent, Congress began to draft a new constitution. Initially, five states, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut  and Delaware, quickly ratified the new constitution, however, other states found flaws and disagreed with it. In February, 1788, compromise was met, allowing Massachusetts, Maryland, and South Carolina to ratify it. Because New Hampshire became the 9th state to ratify it, the Constitution was to come to effect on March 4th the next year. 

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Players on both Italy and Brazil line up before the game.

In sporting news, the Pele-lead Brazil beat Italy in the FIFA World Cup. This was Brazil's third World Cup title as they beat Italy 4-1 in Aztec Stadium, New Mexico. For the first time in World Cup history, two previous champions faced off, with Italy winning titles in 1934 and 1938, and Brazil winning in 1958 and 1962. The first goal of the night was scored eighteen minutes into the game by Pele, who headed the ball into the goal after jumping over a defender's head. A minute later, Italian midfielder Roberto Boninsegna scored to tie the game 1-1. 

Brazil dictated most of the game after the second half. Brazilian midfielder Gerson scored the next Brazilian goal on an assist by Pele. Six minutes later, Brazilian striker Jair Ventura gives his team a 3-1 lead on another assist by Pele. Accumilating his fourth assist of the game, Pele surprisingly passes the ball to defender Carlos Alberto, who shot a 30 foot goal for a 4-1 Brazilian lead. In this game, Pele did not only have three assist, but his third World Cup title, and a third championship for Brazil.