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Jan 31, 1418
Prince Henry Starts a Navigation School
In 1418, Prince Henry started the first oceanic navigation school. Because of this, he was also known as the Navigator. This school taught navigation, map-making, and science so that they could sail down the west of Africa. -
Jan 31, 1488
Bartolomeu Dias Rounds the Southern Tip of Africa
In 1488, Bartolomeu Dias was the first person to round the Cape of Storms. It was later renamed the Cape of Good Hope. -
Feb 2, 1492
Christopher Columbus Reaches the Carribean
Christopher Columbus set sail from spain with three ships on August 3. These three ships were called the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. He reached land on October 12. -
Jun 7, 1494
Spain and Portugal Sign the Treaty of Tordesillas
The Treaty of Tordesillas was signed on June 7, 1494. It was signed by Spain and Portugal. -
Jan 31, 1498
Vasco de Gama Reaches the Port of Calicut on the Indian Ocean
Vasco de Gama reached the port of Calicut in 1498. Because of this, Lisbon, the center of European spice trade, became very wealthy. -
Feb 2, 1521
Ferdinand Magellan Leads a Spanish Expedition to the Philippines
Ferdinand Magellan was Portuguese and started and expedition. The expodition started in the Phillipines in 1521. -
Feb 2, 1565
Spain Begins Settlements in the Phillipines
In 1565, Spain settled in the Phillipines. Later on their rule was denied. -
The Dutch Establish a Trading Center on Java
The Dutch East India Company made a trading center on Java. Java is an Indonesian island. -
France Sets up its Own East India Company
In 1602, the Dutch East India Company was established. It was created to carry out colonial activites in Asia.
