jan 1, 1513 - Vasco Nunez de Balboa sees the Pacific Ocean
Description:
Vasco Nunez de Balboa became the first European to ever see the Pacific Ocean. He named it the South Sea because when he saw it he was North of the body of water that was visible. (exact date unknown)Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1513
Now
~ 513 years ago