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Dec 14, 1405
Zheng He begins his voyages in China
The beginning of his seven voyages started in 1405 and ended in 1430. -
Dec 14, 1487
Bartholomeu Dias rounds the tip of Africa
His voyage went from 1487 to 1488. -
Dec 14, 1492
Christopher Columbus discovers the West Indies
He landed on October 12th. -
Dec 13, 1497
John Cabot discovers Newfoundland
The day was December 12th. -
Dec 14, 1498
Vasco da Gama reaches India after rounding Africa
The day when he set sail was July 8th and the day he reached India was May 20th. -
Dec 14, 1500
Pedro Alvarez Cabral discovers Brazil
They left for the voyage March 9, 1500 and landed September 13, 1500. -
Dec 14, 1522
Megellan’s ship the Vittoria completes the first circumnavigation of the globe
He began in 1519. The date only 18 members of the crew arived was September 8th, 1522. -
Vikings first discover Greenland
The day was December 12th.
