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Christopher Columbus sails from La Gomera in the Canary Islands, his final port of call before crossing the Atlantic Ocean for the first time.
In 1492, Christopher Columbus departed La Gomera, embarking on his historic first crossing of the Atlantic to the New World.
On September 6, 1492, Columbus set sail from La Gomera after final provisions and repairs.
This departure marked the beginning of his first voyage to find a western route to Asia.
The Spanish-sponsored expedition consisted of the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María.
Overcoming navigational uncertainties and harsh conditions, Columbus steered into the uncharted Atlantic.
His voyage would soon lead to the European discovery of the Americas.
The journey transformed global history by opening sustained contact between Europe and the New World.
1492
Christopher Columbus
La Gomera
Canary Islands
1522day.year
The Victoria returns to Sanlúcar de Barrameda in Spain, the only surviving ship of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition and the first known ship to circumnavigate the world.
In 1522, the carrack Victoria completed the first circumnavigation of the globe, returning to Spain under Juan Sebastián Elcano.
The Victoria arrived at Sanlúcar de Barrameda on September 6, 1522, nearly three years after departing Spain.
Originally commanded by Ferdinand Magellan, the ship continued under Juan Sebastián Elcano after Magellan's death.
It was the sole survivor of five vessels that set out in 1519.
The crew endured storms, scurvy, and conflicts in an unprecedented voyage.
The successful circumnavigation proved that the Earth was round and geographically connected.
This milestone expedition reshaped European maps and sparked an era of global exploration.
1522
Victoria
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Ferdinand Magellan
circumnavigate
1992day.year
A group of hunters at the Stampede trail near Healy, Alaska came across a male corpse in abandoned bus, later identified as Christopher McCandless.
Hunters discover the body of Christopher McCandless in an abandoned bus on Alaska's Stampede Trail.
In September 1992, a group of hunters exploring the remote Stampede Trail near Healy, Alaska stumbled upon an old bus deep in the wilderness.
Inside the abandoned vehicle they found the frozen corpse of a young man, later identified as adventurer Christopher McCandless.
McCandless had ventured into the Alaskan backcountry seeking solitude and connection with nature after graduating from college.
His death sparked widespread interest and debate over the risks of solo wilderness travel.
The bus, often called 'Magic Bus', became a pilgrimage site for thrill-seekers and fans of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild, which chronicled McCandless's journey.
Due to safety concerns, the bus was eventually removed in 2020, but the story of his life and tragic end continues to captivate readers and travelers.
1992
Healy, Alaska
Christopher McCandless