1h 34min, oct 12, 1492 y - Columbus Lands in the Americas
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On August 3, 1492, Columbus set sail from Spain to sail across the Ocean. On October 12, 1492 Columbus and his crew sighted land and later on that day landed. After reaching the shore Columbus came to the conclusion that he reached the West Indies, not realizing be had just found a new Continent.Added to timeline:
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1h 34min, oct 12, 1492 y
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~ 533 years ago