jan 1, 1492 - Christopher Columbus
Description:
In 1492, Italian navigator Christopher Columbus embarked on a historic voyage under the Spanish flag, seeking a westward route to Asia. Instead, he discovered the Americas, landing in the Caribbean and encountering lands previously unknown to Europeans. Columbus's voyages marked the beginning of widespread European exploration and colonization of the New World. Although he believed he had reached Asia, his discovery had profound and lasting impacts, leading to the exchange of goods, cultures, and ideas between the Old and New Worlds.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1492
Now
~ 533 years ago