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aug 10, 1500 - Diogo Dias Finds Madagascar

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On August 10th, 1500, Diogo Dias was blown off course and landed in Madagascar. His crew was the first Europeans to set foot on the island. The Portuguese later set up trading posts and ports on the island.

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aug 10, 1500
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~ 526 years ago