jan 1, 1507 - The first reported smallpox case in the New World
Description:
The beginning outbreaks in the Americas started in the West Indies in 1507 by Spanish sailors. Smallpox then spread rapidly throughout the native population in Central and South America, taking a massive toll on the native population. The smallpox disease was not introduced to North America until a century later by French and British settlers.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1507
Now
~ 519 years ago