In the Sunshine State on this day in:

1558 Tristan de Luna y Arellano was named by the Viceroy of Mexico, Luis De Velasco, to head the Spanish expedition to occupy Florida. 

1926 A skeleton believed to be that of a prehistoric mastodon was uncovered near Venice Beach.  Representatives of the Smithsonian Institution were called to the scene to investigate.

1933 The first classes for the Palm Beach Junior College started today in West Palm Beach.