James VI became the King of England and Ireland at just one year old.
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The epic war film directed by Steven Spielberg, 'Saving Private Ryan,' was released in theaters.
American archeologist Hiram Bingham III rediscovered Machu Picchu, Peru.
French-Breton explorer Jacques Cartier arrived in Canada and planted a cross into the ground to claim the land for France.
Brigham Young and 148 Mormon pioneers entered Salt Lake Valley and founded Salt Lake City.
Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams was fined $250 for spitting on fans.
