Historical Events tagged with "jamaica"

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Exploration & Discovery

Columbus Predicts Eclipse to Secure Supplies

February 29th, 1504 521 years ago

Christopher Columbus leveraged his knowledge of astronomy to manipulate the native Jamaican population into providing him with supplies. Facing dwindling resources and the impending threat of starvation, Columbus informed the Jamaicans that if they did not help him, he would summon a dramatic celestial event as retribution. His prediction came true with a lunar eclipse, compelling the locals to meet his demands and aid in his survival.

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Exploration & Discovery

Columbus Claims Jamaica for Spain

May 5th, 1494 530 years ago

During his second voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus sights Jamaica while navigating the Caribbean Sea. He lands at Discovery Bay, where he claims the island for the Spanish Crown. This declaration marks the beginning of European interest in Jamaica, setting the stage for future colonization efforts in the Caribbean.

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