Vasco de Gama8 July 1497
Sets sail for India attempting to be the first to make the journey around Africa
Portugal · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Sets sail for India attempting to be the first to make the journey around Africa
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