June 30
June 30
Spanish retreat from Aztec capital
June 30, 1520: Faced with an Aztec revolt against their rule, forces under the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés fight their way out of Tenochtitlan at heavy cost. Known to the…
A Year In History: 1520
This Year in History:
1520
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
November 28
November 28
This Day in History Video: What Happened on November 28
In this “This Day in History” video clip learn about different events that have occurred on November 28th. Some of the events include the Coconut Grove Nightclub fire in Boston…
November 28
November 28
Ferdinand Magellan reaches the Pacific
After sailing through the dangerous straits below South America that now bear his name, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan enters the Pacific Ocean with three ships, becoming the first European explorer…
