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Nov 4, 1492
colombus
began european exploration in the american -
Nov 4, 1519
pineda
Pineda maps the coastline from present day Florida to present day Texas -
Nov 4, 1528
cabeza de vaca
Cabeza de Vaca and three men survive the Narvaez expedition by being shipwrecked on Galvestine Island. They are captured by Indians and held prisoner for many years. -
Nov 4, 1540
Coronado
traveled texas for 7 years and wrote a about his travles -
Nov 4, 1542
moscoso
Took over the de Soto expedition and led men into east Texas. He found petroleum, but did not know what its value was at the time. Turned around and backtracked home. -
juan de onate
Claimed the Rio Grande valley for Spain -
robert la salle
Built Fort Saint Louis, Garcitas Creek, Matagorda Bay, Texas.