On this day in history, Sept. 8, 1565, St. Augustine — oldest city in North America — is settled by Spain

St. Augustine, Florida, was settled on Sept. 8, 1565, making it the oldest city in North America. It preceded the famous Pilgrim settlement in Plymouth, Mass., by 55 years.

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