Historical Events
Dias Returns Home
Bartolomeu Dias returns to Portugal after becoming 1st known European to sail round the Cape of Good Hope
1488 Highlights
About December 15, 1488
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 535 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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