oct 25, 1492 - Columbus Lands in the Americas
Description:
On August 3, 1492, Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain, with three small ships, the Santa María, the Pinta, and the Niña. On October 12, the expedition sighted land, probably Watling Island in the Bahamas, and went ashore the same day, claiming it for Spain.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 25, 1492
Now
~ 533 years ago