French-Breton explorer Jacques Cartier arrived in Canada and planted a cross into the ground to claim the land for France.
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Tennessee became the first Confederate state to be readmitted into the United States.
The epic war film directed by Steven Spielberg, 'Saving Private Ryan,' was released in theaters.
'Inside Out 2' became the highest-grossing animated film ever, earning $1.462 billion worldwide and surpassing 'Frozen II,' which previously held the record with $1.453 billion.
George Michael released his 'Careless Whisper' single.
NASA's Apollo 11 safely returned to Earth after being the first manned mission to the moon.