March 09

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1500day.year

The fleet of Pedro Álvares Cabral leaves Lisbon for the Indies. The fleet will discover Brazil which lies within boundaries granted to Portugal in the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494.

Pedro Álvares Cabral sets sail from Lisbon, embarking on the voyage that leads to the discovery of Brazil.
On March 9, 1500, Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral departed Lisbon with a fleet destined for the Indies. Following the route outlined by the Treaty of Tordesillas, his expedition veered westward into uncharted Atlantic waters. This unexpected detour led Cabral to the Brazilian coast, marking Europe’s first documented encounter with South America. The discovery opened a new chapter in global exploration, laying the foundation for Portuguese colonization. Cabral’s voyage underscored the era’s navigational advances and imperial ambitions. Brazil’s rich resources soon attracted settlers, forever altering the region’s cultural and ecological landscape. The expedition exemplifies the Age of Discovery’s spirit of adventure and international rivalry.
1500 Pedro Álvares Cabral Lisbon Indies Brazil Treaty of Tordesillas
2023day.year

A shooting in the Alsterdorf quarter of Hamburg, Germany, kills eight people and injures another eight.

A mass shooting in Hamburg’s Alsterdorf neighborhood leaves eight dead and eight wounded.
On March 9, 2023, a gunman opened fire in the Alsterdorf quarter of Hamburg, Germany, resulting in a deadly mass shooting. Authorities reported that eight victims were killed and another eight sustained injuries. The incident prompted a swift police response, leading to the suspect's arrest on site. Local residents and officials expressed shock at the violence in a typically tranquil district. The shooting spurred discussions on public safety and firearms regulations within Germany.
2023 shooting Alsterdorf Hamburg