Colonial Europe - 1521AD
In 1521AD:
Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan.
Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan was killed by natives in the Philippines.
Cortes captured the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan and soon ended Aztec power.
Mexico City was erected on the site of Tenochtitlan to become the seat of Spanish government.
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