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Historic Event
Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama departs on his first voyage, will become the 1st European to reach India by sea
1497 Highlights
About July 8, 1497
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 525 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
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