#OnThisDay in 1519, the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan sailed with about 270 men on his expedition to the East Indies, which achieved the first circumnavigation of Earth in history.

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  • Em Adespoton
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    2 months ago

    I’d temper that claim with “first known circumnavigation” so that “history” doesn’t have to do so much work.

    Also, has the Gregorian/Julian calendar switch of 1582 been taken into consideration?