Leif Ericson Timeline By Connor Murphy Period: Jan 31, 970 to Jan 31, 1025 Leif Erikson Timeline Jan 31, 975 Leif Erikson's birth Jan 31, 986 Leif's family moves to Greenland Apr 15, 999 Around this date, Leif' discovers North America Jan 31, 1000 Leif returns to Norway Jan 31, 1001 Leif Erikson the missionary Mar 1, 1002 Another voyage west is made Jan 31, 1003 Leif Erikson returns to Greenland with timber Jan 31, 1020 Leif Erikson Dies