PRINCE HENRY STARTS A NAVIGATION SCHOOL

BARTOLOMEU DIAS ROUNDS THE TIP OF AFRICA

COLUMBUS REACHES THE CARRIBEAN

SPAIN AND PORTUGAL SIGN THE TREATY OF TORDESILLAS

VASCO DE GAMA REACHES PORT CALICUT ON THE INDIAN OCEAN

FERDINAND MAGELLAN LEADS A SPANISH EXPEDITION TO THE PHILIPPINES

SPAIN BEGINS SETTLEMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

DUTCH ESTABLISH A TRADING CENTER ON JAVA

FRANCE SETS UP ITS OWN EAST INDIA COMPANY