The Massachusetts Charter was signed, which established the Province of Massachusetts Bay.
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The first-ever infrared photo was taken in Rochester, New York.
Swedish music streaming service Spotify was launched by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon.
A gay student, Matthew Shepard, was brutally beaten and left to die in Wyoming, US.
The Netherlands' flag carrier airline was founded under the name KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Willem II became King of the Netherlands.
