Mars had a “close encounter” with Earth at 34.8 million miles apart.
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The first-ever message was sent from a ship to the shore at Cliff House, San Francisco.
French explorer Jacques Cartier arrived in the city of Quebec during his third voyage to Canada.
The Albert Bridge opened in London, England.
Scottish knight William Wallace was executed for treason by being hung, drawn, and quartered by order of King Edward I of England.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) was founded with 147 churches from 44 countries.
