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Nov 5, 1492
columbus
Columbus lands in the Bahamas, thinking he was in India. He never entered Texas -
Nov 5, 1519
Pineda
Pineda maps the coastline from present day Florida to present day Texas. -
Nov 5, 1521
Hernan CortesCortes
Cortes lands in present-day Mexico in 1519. Two years later he conquered the Aztec Empire. They tore down the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan and plundered the city's treasure. He never entered Texas -
Nov 17, 1539
Estevanicio
First black man in America. Agreed to take an expedition in search of the 7 cities of gold. This is not one of the 6 explorers I want on your timeline -
Nov 5, 1540
Cabeza de vacz
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 17, 1540
Coronado
Searched for the 7 cities of gold. Found nothing, and reported the Texas panhandle held nothing of value -
Nov 5, 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. -
Onate
Claimed the Rio Grande valley for Spain. -
La Salle
Built Fort Saint Louis, Garcitas Creek, Matagorda Bay, Texas