Magellan expedition
16th-century Spanish maritime expedition
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| 2021 | The National Quincentennial Committee erected monuments in the Philippines to mark the points where Magellan's fleet originally anchored, commemorating the 500th anniversary of his arrival in the Philippines. |
| 2019 | Multiple exhibitions were held in various Spanish cities to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Magellan's historic voyage. |
| 2017 | Portugal submitted an application to UNESCO to recognize the Magellan circumnavigation route as a potential World Heritage Site, proposing the designation 'Route of Magellan'. |
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