The Second Crusades end today with the defeat of Christian Forces at The Siege of Damascus, at the hands of Muslim Forces.
James VI is Crowned King of Scotland, today.
The US Congress creates The Army Staff Judge Advocate, today. The Corps. handles all legal matters with regards to The Army. They interpret laws and provide Lawyers and Judges.
The Arch of Triumph is inaugurated today in Paris, France.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), is created today by Executive order of US President Dwight Eisenhower.