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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus' First Voyage
When Columbus set sail to reach Asia, he stumbled upon the New World which is now North America. -
Feb 24, 1519
Hernan Cortes' Voyage
Hernan Cortes conquered Mexico for Spain and fought the mighty Aztecs. -
May 19, 1519
Alvarez De Pineda
Alvarez De Pineda was hoping to find a water from the Gulf of Mexico to the orient. He was the first ever explorer to produce a detailed map of the gulf which led to many more explorations. -
Nov 6, 1527
Cabeza De Vaca's Voyage
Cabeza De Vaca wanted to claim the land of Florida for Spain but ended up shipwrecking at Galveston by a gale.
