1542 Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo Sets Sail

1542 Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo Sets Sail

On June 27, 1542, Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo departed the port of Navidad, Mexico, with his flagship and two other vessels, the La Victoria and the San Miguel. Three months later, on September 18, the expedition reached San Miguel, named after one of his ships. San...
1794 Battle of Fleurus

1794 Battle of Fleurus

The Battle of Fleurus occurred during the War of the First Coalition (1792- 97) and was an important victory for forces of the French Republic under General Jean-Baptiste Jourdan. The battle occurred near Fleurus, Belgium, on 26 June 1794 and involved about 28,000...