7th February » The bonfire of the vanities occurs in which supporters of Girolamo Savonarola burn thousands of objects like cosmetics, art, and books in Florence, Italy.
10th May » Amerigo Vespucci (explorer) called Amerigo Vespucci allegedly leaves Cádiz for his first voyage to the New World.
20th May » John Cabot sets sail from Bristol, England, on his ship Ship Matthew ship 6 looking for a route to the west (other documents give a May 2 date).
17th June » Cornish Rebellion of 1497 Battle of Deptford Bridge e.g Battle of Deptford Bridge forces under King Henry VII of England known as Henry VII defeat troops led by Michael An Gof.
24th June » John Cabot lands in North America at Newfoundland (island) named Newfoundland leading the first European exploration of the region since the Vikings.
27th June » Cornwall called Cornish rebels Michael An Gof and Thomas Flamank are executed at Tyburn, London, England.
8th July » Vasco da Gama sets sail on the first direct European voyage to India.