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July 8– Vasco da Gama and crew begin their journey to sail around southern Africa, rounding the Cape of Good Hope by November 22 on voyage to India. May 20: John Cabot and crew begin their voyage to claim North America for England, arrive on June 24.
The year 1497 (MCDXCVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar.