Events with tag - American Geography

May 8, 1541

Discovery of Mississippi River

Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto became the first European to discover and document the Mississippi River, which he named 'Río del Espíritu Santo' (River of the Holy Spirit), marking a pivotal moment in North American exploration history.

May 8, 1541

De Soto Discovers Mississippi River

Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto became the first documented European to discover the Mississippi River near present-day Memphis, Tennessee. The expedition spent 30 days crossing the mile-wide river with 400 men and 200 horses, marking a pivotal moment in North American exploration.

September 3, 1609

Hudson River Discovery

Henry Hudson, an English explorer commissioned by the Dutch East India Company, conducted a historic 23-day exploration of the Hudson River in 1609, becoming the first European to extensively navigate and document this major waterway. His journey laid the foundation for Dutch colonization and the establishment of New York.