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Aug 3, 1492
The journey begins
Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera,Huelva,with three ships -
Aug 12, 1492
Stop at the Canary Islands
The expedition stops at the Canary Islands for supplies and ship repairs. -
Sep 6, 1492
Sailing west
They depart from the Canary Islands, heading west. -
Oct 10, 1492
Trouble on the ship
The sailors threaten to mutiny due to the prolonged journey without sight of land. -
Oct 12, 1492
Land ahead!
Rodrigo de Triana spots land on the island of Guanahaní (Bahamas), which Columbus names San Salvador. -
Oct 28, 1492
Columbus arrives in Cuba
Columbus arrives in Cuba and names it "Juana," believing it to be part of mainland Asia. -
Dec 6, 1492
Meeting the Taínos
The expedition reaches Hispaniola (present-day Haiti and the Dominican Republic), where they encounter the Taíno people. -
Dec 25, 1492
Building La Navidad
The settlement of La Navidad is established using the remains of the Santa María. -
1493
Back to Spain
The Niña and the Pinta set sail back to Spain, leaving about 40 crew members behind in Hispaniola. -
Mar 15, 1493
News of the discovery
The Niña arrives in Palos de la Frontera with news of the discovery, followed shortly by the Pinta