Famous Deaths
Hernando de Soto
Hernando de Soto, Spanish conquistador and 1st European to discover the Mississippi River, dies while searching for gold, near the Mississippi River at about 46
Hernando de Soto
1542 Highlights
About May 21, 1542
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 478 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini