Arnold Schwarzenegger became Governor of California.
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The Massachusetts Charter was signed, which established the Province of Massachusetts Bay.
Portuguese explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo discovers Catalina Island off the coast of California.
The first-ever infrared photo was taken in Rochester, New York.
British Newspaper 'The Independent' was first published.
The Netherlands' flag carrier airline was founded under the name KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
