aug 3, 1492 - Chirstopher Columbus Discovers New World
Description:
Christopher Columbus Discovers America, 1492. Columbus led his three ships - the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria - out of the Spanish port of Palos on August 3, 1492. His objective was to sail west until he reached Asia (the Indies) where the riches of gold, pearls and spice awaited.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 3, 1492
Now
~ 532 years ago
