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1520 in Portugal

Explore 2 historical events and records for Portugal in 1520.

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Historical records for Portugal in 1520

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November

28 November 1520

Circumnavigation

Magellan, Ferdinand · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Magellan enters the Pacific Ocean on his way around the world

28 November 1520

Discovery of Pacific Ocean

Magellan, Ferdinand · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Magellan enters the Pacific Ocean on his way around the world

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