1579
Sir Francis Drake claims a land he calls Nova Albion (modern California) for England
Sir Francis Drake claims a land he calls Nova Albion (modern California) for England
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1579
Our Lady of Kazan, a holy icon of the Russian Orthodox Church, is discovered underground in the city of Kazan,…
Our Lady of Kazan, a holy icon of the Russian Orthodox Church, is discovered underground in the city of Kazan,…
1579
Francis Drake, the English explorer, discovers a "fair and good" bay on the coast of the Pacific Northwest (probably…
Francis Drake, the English explorer, discovers a "fair and good" bay on the coast of the Pacific Northwest (probably…
1579
James VI of Scotland is celebrated as an adult ruler by a festival in Edinburgh.
James VI of Scotland is celebrated as an adult ruler by a festival in Edinburgh.