may 1, 1539 - Hernando de Soto
Description:
In May 1539, de Soto landed 9 ships with over 620 men and 220 horses in an area generally identified as south Tampa Bay. He most likely landed at either Charlotte Harbor or San Carlos Bay. He named the land as Espíritu Santo after the Holy Spirit.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 1539
Now
~ 486 years ago