jan 1, 1488 - Bartolomeu Dias rounded the tip of Africa
Description:
In 1488 Bartolomeu Dias became the first European Sailor to roundthe tip of Africa. While on his journey he observed the Southern tip of Africa and called it the Cape of Storms, it was later renamed the Cape of Good Hope.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1488
Now
~ 538 years ago