Historical Events
Cabrillo Sails Into San Diego
Explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo is the first European to sail into San Diego Bay, naming it San Miguel and claiming it for Spain
1542 Highlights
About September 28, 1542
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 481 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot