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 first-ever infrared photo was taken in Rochester, New York.
Arnold Schwarzenegger became Governor of California.
Swedish music streaming service Spotify was launched by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon.
