At just 16 years old, Ivan IV the Terrible crowned himself the first Tsar (emperor) of Russia.
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American author Peter Benchley published his novel 'Jaws.'
Alcohol became illegal in most states of America.
The filming of the first James Bond movie, 'Dr. No,' began.
Miguel de Cervantes published his novel Don Quixote.
Christopher Columbus left the New World to sail to Spain.
