Portuguese explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo discovers Catalina Island off the coast of California.
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The Soviet spacecraft Luna 3 allowed the world to look at the far side of the moon for the first time.
Swedish music streaming service Spotify was launched by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon.
The Massachusetts Charter was signed, which established the Province of Massachusetts Bay.
Arnold Schwarzenegger became Governor of California.
Willem II became King of the Netherlands.
