Historical Events
First Europeans Land in South Africa
Bartolomeu Dias and his crew are the first Europeans to land on South African soil at Mossel Bay (east of modern Cape Town)
1488 Highlights
About February 3, 1488
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 536 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide