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jan 1, 1497 - Sir Francis Drake Circumnavigates the World

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After Cabot's failed attempt at reaching Asia, the English sent Sir Francis Drake to round the tip of South America and explore its west coast. The weather became very cold, and Drake decided to go west around the world to get back home. This made him the 2nd man to circumnavigate the world.

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jan 1, 1497
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~ 529 years ago

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