Almanac of Absurdities for 10/7

On this day in 1542, Juan Rodriguqez Cabrillo, exploring the west coast of the North American Continent discovers a large coastal island that he calls “San Salvador” even though the natives who live there call it Pimu. 58 years later it'll be discovered again. Then they'll call it Santa Catalina Island. Battle of Lepanto in 1571 on this day. Birthdays for John Mellencamp and Yo-Yo Ma.