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Francis Drake's Circumnavigation

Francis Drake sights land in the Philippines after crossing the Pacific Ocean aboard the 'Golden Hind' [1]

Engraved world map, hand-colored, printed on paper, showing the route of Francis Drake's circumnavigation of the globe 1577-1580
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About October 16, 1579

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 444 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra



What Happened in 1579

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