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| March 15, 1493 in History | ||||
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Event: Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after 1st new world voyage |
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Christopher Columbus Returns Spain Voyage World Related Year: 1493 Related Events: March 15 Related Quotes: Christopher Columbus
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Christopher Columbus History:
May 20, 1506 - Christopher Columbus, explorer, dies in poverty, in Spain at 55 September 18, 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Costa Rica on his 4th and last voyage August 1, 1498 - Christopher Columbus lands on "Isla Santa" near Venezuela July 31, 1498 - Christopher Columbus discovers island of Trinidad May 5, 1494 - On 2nd voyage to New World, Christopher Columbus sights Jamaica May 4, 1494 - Christopher Columbus lands in Jamaica November 19, 1493 - Christopher Columbus discovers Puerto Rico, on his 2nd voyage November 3, 1493 - Christopher Columbus discovers island of Dominica October 30, 1493 - Christopher Columbus discovers island of Dominica January 9, 1493 - 1st sight of manatees by Christopher Columbus November 15, 1492 - Christopher Columbus notes 1st recorded reference to tobacco November 5, 1492 - Christopher Columbus learns of maize (corn) from Indians of Cuba October 27, 1492 - Christopher Columbus discovers Cuba and claims it for Spain October 25, 1492 - Christopher Columbus and ship Santa Maria land in Dominican Republic April 17, 1492 - Christopher Columbus signs contract with Spain to find Indies More Notable Events on March 15: 1989 Department of Veterans Affairs officially established as a Cabinet position 1969 U.S. Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas resigns 1960 Key Largo Coral Reef Preserve established, 1st underwater park 1930 1st streamlined submarine of U.S. navy, USS Nautilus, launched 1912 Pitcher Cy Young retires from baseball with 511 wins |
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