1542
Francis Xavier reaches Old Goa, the capital of Portuguese India at the time
Francis Xavier reaches Old Goa, the capital of Portuguese India at the time
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1542
The Prome Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in present-day Myanmar
The Prome Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in present-day Myanmar
1542
A year and a half after leaving Guayaquil on the Pacific coast, Francisco de Orellana finishes his overland journey…
A year and a half after leaving Guayaquil on the Pacific coast, Francisco de Orellana finishes his overland journey…
1542
Turkish–Portuguese War: Battle of Wofla: The Portuguese are scattered, their leader Christovão da Gama is captured and…
Turkish–Portuguese War: Battle of Wofla: The Portuguese are scattered, their leader Christovão da Gama is captured and…
1542
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo of Portugal arrives at what is now San Diego, California. He is the first European in…
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo of Portugal arrives at what is now San Diego, California. He is the first European in…