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200
Astrolabe's birthday
In 200 B.C the first astrolabe was invented. The inventor was Hipparchus. This invention was helpful in the future after small tweaks of the device. -
Jan 1, 1492
Columbus's first voyage
After getting permission from the monarchs of Spain, Christopher Coulumbus made his first voyage towards the West. He hit the West Indies however he thought them to be the Esat Indies. -
Sep 24, 1493
Columbus second voyage
On September 24th 1493 Christopher Columbus set out on his second voyage to the new world. He was going back to explore more of it, and to try and go futher. -
Jun 7, 1494
Treaty of Tordesillas was signed.
On June 7th 1494 the Treaty was signed. It stated that Spain had the everything to the West and Spain had everything to the East. -
Jul 1, 1497
Vasco Da gama reaches India
In June of 1497 Da Gama reached India. He rounded the cape of good hope and anchored in Malindi. -
May 30, 1498
Columbus Third Voyage
In 1498 Christopher Columbus set out on his third voyage. He needed even more time in the new world to explore. His second voyage didn't prove to be as helpful as he planned it out to be. -
Apr 22, 1500
Cabral reaches Brazil
On April 22 the explorer Pedro Alvarez reached Brazil. That is his most famous accomplishment. -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortez reaches Mexico
In 1519 Hernan Cortez reached Mexico. His fleet consisted of 11 ships, they were all looking to expand thei empire by finding more land. -
Sep 6, 1522
Magellan's crew finished the circumnavigation around the world
In 1522 Magellan's crew finally made it around the world. Sadly they had to leave him in the Philippines after he died at the hands of a native in the area. -
Henry Hudson sails up the Hudson river
On September 3rd 1609 Henry Hudson sailed up the Hudson river. Strong headwinds forced them to cancel their Northeast voyage they were asigned.
