Three Famous Explorers: Columbus, Magellan, Armstrong
- Christopher Columbus (Italian): 1492 voyage—first sustained European contact with Americas since Vikings.
- Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese): Led first circumnavigation (completed by Elcano); discovered Strait of Magellan, Pacific Ocean, Mariana Islands.
- Neil Armstrong (American): Apollo 11 commander; first human on Moon (July 20, 1969).
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