Ferdinand Magellan reaches the Pacific

On October 21, 1520

Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived at Cape Virgenes, becoming the first European to sail the Pacific Ocean.

This Day in History - October 21

2012

Native American Kateri Tekakwitha became the first native to become a saint.

2019

The oldest natural pearl discovered off the Abu Dhabi coast was estimated to be 8,000 years old.

1789

Following the women's march on Versailles, The National Assembly declared martial law in France to prevent future uprisings.

1803

English chemist John Dalton read his first atomic theory paper to the Manchester Literary and Philosophical society.

1964

The American musical comedy ''My Fair Lady,” starring Audrey Hepburn, was released in the US.

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