French-Breton explorer Jacques Cartier arrived in Canada and planted a cross into the ground to claim the land for France.
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Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams was fined $250 for spitting on fans.
Luxury fashion brand Giorgio Armani was founded in Milan, Italy.
The armies of Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany laid siege to Damascus.
George Michael released his 'Careless Whisper' single.
Tennessee became the first Confederate state to be readmitted into the United States.