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Jan 1, 1492
Christopher Columbus
Christoper Columbus was funded by Spain and sailed to the Bahamas and South Carolina in 1492-1498. -
Jan 1, 1497
Vasco de Gama
Vasco de Gama was funded by Portugal and sailed to India in 1497-1498. -
Jan 1, 1497
John Cabot
John Cabotwas funded by England and sailed to the Northern Atlanitic Coast. -
Jan 1, 1524
Giovanni de Verrazano
He was funded by France and sailed to the North Carolina Outer Banks. -
Jan 1, 1539
Hernado de Soto
Hernado was funded by Cuba and sailed to Florida's West Coast. -
Jan 1, 1565
Pedro Menendez de Aviles
He was funded by Spain and sailed to Florida.