Christopher Columbus set sail on his first voyage from Palos de la Frontera, Spain.
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George W. Bush renewed the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act (ILSA) for an additional five years.
The Anglican Church of America approved a gay bishop.
Morgan Freeman's car flipped over several times on the highway in Mississippi.
Tokyo had its hottest day on record, reaching a staggering 102.4°F (39.1°C).
Louis VI had his coronation and was crowned the King of France.