Historical Events
Cabrillo Lands at Catalina Island
Explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, on a voyage for Spain, is the first European to discover Catalina Island off the coast of California
1542 Highlights
About October 7, 1542
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 481 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
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