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King Henry VIII became the head of the Church of England.
A Chinese Long March rocket launched the Belarussian government's Belintersat-1 satellite into orbit.
Inventor Elisha Otis acquired a patent for a steam engine for elevators.
Taylor Caniff released his first-ever music video for his single 'Cash on Me.'
Queen Elizabeth I claimed the throne after her half-sister, Queen Mary I, died November 17, 1558.