Historical Events
King James VI
Jul 24 Mary Queen of Scots is forced to abdicate; her 1-year-old son becomes King James VI of Scots
- Jul 25 Don Diego de Losada founds the city of Santiago de Leon de Caracas, modern-day Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela
Famous Birthdays
Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635)
Jul 3 French explorer (Lake Champlain) and founder of Quebec City, born in Hiers-Brouage or La Rochelle, France