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Cabral Claims Brazil for Portugal
Pedro Álvares Cabral is the first European to discover Brazil, landing near Monte Pascoal, claims it for Portugal
1500 Highlights
About April 22, 1500
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 524 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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