French explorer Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City, Canada.
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Maria Sharapova became the first Russian to win Wimbledon.
A Soviet N1 rocket failed during its launch, causing the largest rocket explosion in recorded history.
Norway's oldest newspaper, 'Adresseavisen,' was first printed.
The Battle of Fort Necessity occurred.
Scotsman John Logie Baird demonstrated the color television transmission in London for the first time.
