At just 16 years old, Ivan IV the Terrible crowned himself the first Tsar (emperor) of Russia.
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Miguel de Cervantes published his novel Don Quixote.
American author Peter Benchley published his novel 'Jaws.'
Astronaut Scott Kelly Tweeted a photo of the first flower ever grown in space.
The Columbia space shuttle took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for its final time.
Alcohol became illegal in most states of America.
