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The Astrolabe was invented
The astrolabe was invented in 150 B.C. It was used by all early explorers -
Jan 1, 1000
Leif Eriksson landed in Vinland
Leif Eriksson and his crew landed in present day Newfoundland. -
Mar 4, 1394
Prince Henry the Navigator
Prince Henry the navigator was born and later brought together many explorers and map makers -
Mar 12, 1488
Bartholomeu Dias sails to the south tip of Africa
Bartholomeu Dias sailed to the tip of Africa and landed on March 12 1488. -
Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus "discovered" America
Christopher Columbus discovered America even though the Native Americans were there first. -
Sep 23, 1493
Christopher Columbus returned to America
Cristopher Columbus returned to America with 17 ships and 1,200 men to set up permanent colonies in the new world. -
May 30, 1498
Christopher Columbus went back to America for the third time
Christopher Columbus went back to America for the third time with six ships. -
May 11, 1502
Christopher Columbus goes to America again
Columbus goes back to america again for his final voyage. -
Aug 10, 1519
Ferdinand Magellan circumnavigated the world
Magellan and his five ship crew set out to circumnavifate the world. -
Henry Hudson found the Hudson River
Henry Hudson dicovered the Hudson river when his crew and him were looking for a northwest passage
