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Today in History: 1559: Tristan de Luna y Arellano has been appointed to establish Spanish settlements on Pensacola Bay by the Spanish Viceroy in Mexico. His expedition of thirteen ships, several priests, 500 soldiers, and 1000 settlers arrive in Pensacola Bay, in Florida. Much of the expedition is killed or starves because of a hurricane which strikes the area a few days later. 1806: Lewis and Clark first reach a Minnetaree and Mandan village.
Posted on: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:00:11 +0000

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