Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1541 King Francis I of France commissions Jean-François Roberval to settle New France (Canada) and spread the Catholic faith.
1541 Francis Xavier embarks on a mission to the Portuguese East Indies, a voyage that would shape the course of history and faith.
1541 A pivotal moment in religious history, King Henry VIII issued a decree mandating the placement of English-language Bibles in every church, paving the way for the Great Bible in 1539.
1541 The expedition led by Hernando de Soto reached a pivotal juncture as they paused near present-day Walls, Mississippi. There, they beheld the majestic Mississippi River, known as Río de Espíritu Santo to the Spanish explorers. This encounter marked a significant milestone in their journey of discovery.
1541 Francisco Pizarro's assassination in Lima adds intrigue to the conquest of the Inca Empire, highlighting the complexities of conquest.
1541 In 1541, French explorer Jacques Cartier made landfall near Quebec City during his third voyage to Canada. This historic event marked a significant milestone in the exploration and colonization of North America.
1541 Buda, the capital of the Hungarian Kingdom, falls to the Ottoman Turks, marking a significant shift in regional power dynamics.
1541 Santiago, Chile, becomes a battleground as indigenous warriors, led by Michimalonco, launch a daring attack to free eight indigenous chiefs held captive by Spanish conquerors.
1541 Hernando de Soto's expedition enters Tula territory in modern-day Arkansas, encountering fierce resistance.
1541 December 10, 1541, witnessed a grim event in English history. Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham met their fates at the executioner's hand for their illicit affairs with Catherine Howard, Queen of England, during the tumultuous reign of Henry VIII.
1541 Amidst the rugged terrain of the New World, the resolute Pedro de Valdivia raises the banner of Santiago, marking the foundation of Chile's capital. In this land of extraordinary landscapes, a city is born, destined to thrive amidst nature's grandeur.
