may 10, 1497 - Amerigo Vespucci Italian navigator who discovered Rio de Janerio
Description:
On May 10th 1497 Vespucci embarked on his first voyage and by his 3rd voyage he discovered Rio de Janeiro and Rio de la Plata. He thought he discovered a new continent that he called South America the New World.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 10, 1497
Now
~ 528 years ago