Christopher Colombus10 September 1492
Discovers compasses are inaccurate due to the earths magnetic variation
Spain · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Discovers compasses are inaccurate due to the earths magnetic variation
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