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Period: Jan 1, 1490 to Dec 31, 1499
1490's
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Nov 15, 1492
Columbus Lands on North America
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Jul 15, 1497
Cabot explores North America
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Apr 27, 1498
Columbus reaches South America
On his thrid journey, Columus finally landed on the coast of South America. This is when he realized he was not, in fact, in Asia, but another continent entirely.