oct 1, 1534 - French explorer named Jacques Cartier got to the Gulf of St. Lawrence
Description:
French explorer named Jacques Cartier got to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. As the traditional story goes, he planted a giant crucifix into the shore of what is now Gaspé, Quebec, claiming all he could see for the King of France.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 1, 1534
Now
~ 489 years ago
