Jacques Cartier Discovered Canada

On July 24, 1534

French-Breton explorer Jacques Cartier arrived in Canada and planted a cross into the ground to claim the land for France.

This Day in History - July 24

1847

Brigham Young and 148 Mormon pioneers entered Salt Lake Valley and founded Salt Lake City.

2024

'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.

1567

James VI became the King of England and Ireland at just one year old.

1866

Tennessee became the first Confederate state to be readmitted into the United States.

1148

The armies of Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany laid siege to Damascus.

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