Christopher Columbus

1504

A lunar eclipse saved explorer Christopher Columbus's life.

1503

Christopher Columbus spotted the Cayman Islands.

1502

Christopher Columbus embarked on his fourth and final journey into the New World.

1498

While sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela, which he called 'Isla Santa.'

1498

Christopher Columbus discovered Trinity Islands.

1494

During his second voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus spotted Jamaica and landed at Discovery Bay.

1493

The first Native American uprising against Spanish rule occurred in the La Navidad colony.

1493

Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico on his second voyage.

1493

Christopher Columbus discovered Sint Maarten in the West Indies.

1493

Explorer Christopher Columbus, on his second voyage, found Dominica and the Kalinago people.

1493

Explorer Christopher Columbus set sail on his second voyage with a larger fleet of 17 ships.

1493

Explorer Christopher Columbus wrote a letter about his travels to the New World.

1493

Christopher Columbus left the New World to sail to Spain.

1493

Christopher Columbus sighted manatees for the first time ever.

1492

The Santa Maria sunk.

1492

Christopher Columbus wrote about tobacco use by the natives of New England.

1492

Explorer Christopher Columbus discovered Cuba.

1492

Christopher Columbus claimed he first saw land at present-day Bahamas.

1492

Christopher Columbus set sail on his first voyage from Palos de la Frontera, Spain.

1492

Explorer Christopher Columbus was given funding for his first journey.