Christopher Columbus set sail on his first voyage from Palos de la Frontera, Spain.
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Queen Elizabeth II opened the 11th Commonwealth Games held in Edmonton, Canada.
George W. Bush renewed the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act (ILSA) for an additional five years.
President Barack Obama announced his Clean Power Plan to take action on climate change.
Louis VI had his coronation and was crowned the King of France.
American coming-of-age teen comedy film 'The Princess Diaries' was released.