Christopher Columbus led one of the first European expeditions to the Americas in 1492. He was actually looking for a new trade route to India, but he ended up in the Caribbean instead. That's why he referred to the natives as Indians, a name that stuck for centuries.
The Portuguese. Portuguese traders to be exact.
Richard Nixon was first to visit in peacetime.
Mikhail Gorbachev.
The first Europeans to visit North America were likely the Norse Vikings led by Leif Eriksson around the year 1000. Their arrival had a significant impact on the indigenous populations, leading to cultural exchanges, conflicts, and the spread of diseases that devastated many Native American communities.
Anwar Sadat, President of Egypt, was the first Arab Leader to recognize Israel.
Erik the Red (vikings)
Erik the Red (vikings)
Erik the Red (vikings)
Christopher Columbus is the first European to sail to the America's.
Leif Erikson
The Spaniards.
I think it was the dutch
Vikings, Leif Ericson
The vikings.
drop after the visit of the europeans
The Portuguese. Portuguese traders to be exact.
Spain - Hernan Cortez