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Jul 11, 1405
Zheng He Began His Voyage In India
In 1405, Zheng He confidently accepted the orders of Emperor Yongle and traveled the western oceans -
Jan 6, 1488
Bartolomeu Dias Rounds the Tip of Africa
Bartolomeu Dias became the first European mariner to round the tip of Africa, reaching India. -
Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus Discovers the West Indies
When Christopher Columbus reached land after his long voyage, he thought he was in India, and believed this till the day he died. -
Jun 24, 1497
John Cabot Discoeres Newfoundland
John Cabot was a Dutch explorer who claimed Newfoundland. -
May 20, 1498
Vasco da Gama Reaches India After Rounding Africa
Da Gama traveled the Atlantic Ocean and rounded Cape of Good Hope, and anchored in India -
Apr 22, 1500
Pedro Alvares Cabral Discovers Brazil
When Alvares reached land, he named the island "Vera Cruz" and he clamed thisland for the Portugese. -
Aug 10, 1519
Magellan Completes First Circumnavigation
Magellan and his crew of five ships traveled around the world. The circumnavigation ended in 1522. -
Vikings Discover England
