Historical Events
Vasco da Gama Arrives in India
Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama arrives at Calicut, India becoming the first European to reach India by sea
1498 Highlights
About May 20, 1498
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 526 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus