Historical Events
Cabrillo Departs
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo sets sail from the Mexican port of Navidad on the first European voyage to explore the west coast of North America for the Spanish Empire
1542 Highlights
About June 27, 1542
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 482 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey