February 10, 1502
Vasco da Gama sets sail from Lisbon, Portugal, on his second voyage to India.
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On February 10, in the year 1502:
Vasco da Gama sets sail from Lisbon, Portugal, on his second voyage to India.
Lisbon is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 575,739 as of 2024, within its administrative limits and 3,028,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025.
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Why February 10, 1502 matters:
Vasco da Gama sets sail from Lisbon, Portugal, on his second voyage to India.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
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Historical context: February 10, 1502
The Early Modern era accelerated global exchange of ideas, goods, and technologies, expanding science, navigation, and everyday material culture.
The event on this day: Vasco da Gama sets sail from Lisbon, Portugal, on his second voyage to India.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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