jan 1, 1498 - Vasco da Gama

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Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese navigator, made history between 1497 and 1498 by completing the first sea voyage from Europe to India. By sailing around the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa and across the Indian Ocean, da Gama established a direct maritime link between Europe and Asia. This monumental journey opened up new trade routes for spices, silks, and other valuable goods, greatly enhancing Portugal's influence and wealth. Da Gama's successful expedition marked a major milestone in the Age of Discovery, significantly shaping global trade and European expansion.

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