jan 1, 1492 - Columbus' Voyage to the New World
Description:
Christopher Columbus embarked on a westward voyage from Spain with the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria ships, aiming to find a new route to Asia. Instead, his expedition landed in the Bahamas, an island he named San Salvador, which he believed was part of the East Indies. This landing initiated European exploration and colonization of the Americas, though Columbus himself died believing he had found a new route to Asia.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1492
Now
~ 534 years ago