Historical Events
- Supplies to build Portuguese trading post Castelo de São Jorge da Mina (Elmina Castle) arrive on the Gold Coast (now Ghana), first European building south of the Sahara
1492 Highlights
About January 19, 1492
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 532 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
