Portuguese explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo discovers Catalina Island off the coast of California.
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The Massachusetts Charter was signed, which established the Province of Massachusetts Bay.
A Spanish nurse became the first person to contract Ebola outside of West Africa.
The Netherlands' flag carrier airline was founded under the name KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Fox News Channel began broadcasting.
Swedish music streaming service Spotify was launched by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon.