In the Sunshine State on this day in 1574 Pedro Menendez de Aviles died today at age fifty-five. An elaborate funeral was held for him in Avilles, Spain.

In 1720 Fort Carlos at Pensacola was surrendered by the Spanish to besieging French forces.

In 1823 The terms and provisions of the Treaty of Moultrie Creek were agreed to. Only the formal acceptance of the treaty and the affixing of signatures awaited its implementation.

In 1925 The city of Hialeah was incorporated.

In 1957 Manatee Junior College on Sarasota Bay was established by the Florida Board of Education.