Ferdinand Magellan was born in Portugal into an influential family. His parents died when he was 10 and he was sent to the queen's court. When he was 12, he became a page for the queen.

Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. They include: -- Explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1480 -- Musician ...

Ferdinand Magellan entered the Pacific Ocean on his way around the world. He was the first European to sail the Pacific from the east. In 1919, Virginia-born Nancy Astor became the first woman ...