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Jerónimos Monastery
Construction begins on Portugal's Jerónimos Monastery, designed by architect Diogo de Boitaca to commemorate the return of Vasco da Gama from India [1]
1501 Highlights
About January 6, 1501
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 523 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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