Christopher Columbus, financed by Spain, makes the first of four voyages to the New World, he lands in the Bahamas
Washington History
1513
Spanish explorer Juan ponce de Leon lands on continental North America in Florida and makes contact with native Americans
America History
1540
De Soto and the Spaniards plan to rendezvous with ships in Alabama when they’re attacked by native Americans. Hundreds of native Americans are killed in the ensuing battle