Historical Events
De Soto Discovers the Mississippi
Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his expedition are the first Europeans to discover the Mississippi River
1541 Highlights
About May 8, 1541
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 483 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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