Historical Events
Columbus' Contract with Spain
Apr 17 Christopher Columbus signs a contract with the Spanish monarchs to find the "Indies" with the stated goal of converting people to Catholicism. This promises him 10% of all riches found, and the governorship of any lands encountered.
Columbus Granted Royal Commission
Apr 30 Christopher Columbus is given royal commission by Spanish monarchs Isabella I and Ferdinand II to equip his fleet to the New World
- Apr 30 Spain announces it will expel all Jews
Famous Birthdays
Famous Deaths
Lorenzo de' Medici (1449-1492)
Apr 8 Italian Lord of Florence (1469-92), statesman and patron of the arts during the Florentine Renaissance, dies at 43 [1]
