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Invention of the astrolobe
The astrolabe was invented around 200 BC, by the Greek astronomer Hipparchus. He is often credited with its invention.The Navigational astrolabe was invented in the Islamic world. -
Jan 1, 1000
Leif Erikson
According to the Icelanders, he formed a Norse settlement at Vinland,identified with the Norse L'Anse aux Meadows on the northern tip of Newfoundland which today is modern day Canada. October 9 has been used to remember Leif Erikson in the United States. In 1929, the Wisconsin Legislature a bill was passed to make October 9 "Leif Erikson Day" in the state -
Aug 3, 1492
Columbus first voyage
Columbus set out for his first voyage on August 3rd, 1492. He explored 5 islands in the Modern day Bahama's, before he got to Cuba. Him and his crew members arrived back around March -
Sep 25, 1493
Columbus Second Voyage
The second voyage supposed was to be a large scale exploration project. Columbus was given 17 ships and over 1,000 men for this exploration.For the first time, European domesticated animals such as pigs, horses and cattle were allowed. -
Jun 7, 1494
Treaty of Tordesillas Signed
The Treaty of Tordesillas was an agreement between Spain and Portugal aimed at the settling conflicts over lands discovered or explored by Columbus and other late 15th-century voyagers. -
Apr 1, 1500
Cabral reached Brazil
During the period of European exploration. Many great explorers achieved fame and fortune. Portugal along with Spain became the leaders in voyages of exploration. An unlikely man was chosen to lead the way. Pedro Alvares Cabral was this Portuguese explorer who benefitted his country with wealth from trade. -
May 11, 1502
Columbus 3rd Journey
This is the fourth and final journey of Christopher Columbus to 'This end to a set of adventures is dramatic in itself. Columbus was not liked at his destination but he was determined by his life long dream to find the link between the Indies and the Indian Ocean. Unfortunately he was way off still in his calculations and still considered the Indies as being in Asia. -
Sep 16, 1519
Cortes lands in Mexico
Cotes founded the town of Villa Rica de las Vera Cruz (Veracruz), and was selected by the town council as its chief military and judicial officer, he established his independence from Spanish authority on Santo Domingo. -
Henery Hudson sails up the Hudson River
Hudson was an English explorer. In 1607 Hudson was hired by the English Muscovy Company to lead ship called Hopewell on an expedition north of the European continent. They hoped to discover a northeastern sea passage that led them to the spice islands in the South Pacific. -
Columbus Third Journey
His goal behind the 3rd journey was bring supplies back for the settlement and explore further south. It was 1498 when Columbus went from Spain. The ships landed on June 19 at the Canary Islands, this was after a short stop at Madeira and Porto Santo. From the Canary Islands they separated, into two teams.
