In 1498 this Portuguese explorer rounded South Africa & became the first European to reach Mozambique
[DOC] [TLE] 1498: Da Gama Discovers a Sea Route to India - National ... [PAR] Apr 29, 2014 ... On May 20, 1498, Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama became the first 
European to reach India by sailing around Africa, a major expedition in the Age of 
Exploration.