Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1488 Bartolomeu Dias of Portugal landed in Mossel Bay after rounding the Cape of Good Hope, becoming the first known European to travel so far south.
1488 Scotland experiences a tumultuous chapter in its history as the Battle of Sauchieburn unfolds. Rebel Lords clash with King James III of Scotland, leading to the untimely demise of the king. This event reverberates through the kingdom, leaving a lasting impact on its political landscape.
1488 In 1488, Konrad Bitz, the Bishop of Turku, engraved his preface to Missale Aboense, a literary gem that stands as the oldest known book in the annals of Finnish history.
1488 Anne ascends as the sovereign Duchess of Brittany in 1488, becoming a central figure in the intricate struggle for influence that ultimately leads to the union of Brittany with France.
1488 Choe Bu, an official of the Joseon Dynasty, made a triumphant return to Korea following months of perilous shipwrecked travels in China, a testament to his resilience.