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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus's first voyage
Columbus was rejected by Portugal, so he sailed west for Spain. He thought he made it to the East Indies. -
Jan 1, 1497
Vasco Da Gama reaches India
He sailed for Portugal. He went around the Cape of Good Hope. -
Jan 1, 1498
Columbus's third voyage
Columbus once again sails west for Spain, this time landing in South America. -
Jan 1, 1519
Magellan's Crew circumnavigates the world
Magellan was killed in the Philippines, but his crew sailed around the entire world. They went around South America.
