Historical Events
Voyage of Discovery
Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci leaves for his first voyage to the New World (disputed)
1497 Highlights
About May 10, 1497
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 525 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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30-39
40-49
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80-89
Over 90