July 8, 1497 – May 20, 1498★★★★★
Vasco da Gama sails from Europe to India
Vasco da Gama's fleet left Lisbon, rounded the Cape of Good Hope, sailed up the East African coast and reached Calicut, opening a direct sea route between Europe and Asia.
ExplorationEconomy· Portugal, South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, India