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Historic Event
Italian explorer John Cabot returns to Bristol from North America (Newfoundland) - first European to do so since the Vikings
1497 Highlights
About August 6, 1497
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 524 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
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