1 May 1562 A.D. French Hugenots land in Florida
1 May 1562 A.D. French Hugenots land in Florida https://thisdayinusmilhist.wordpress.com/2014/05/01/may-1/ 1562 – The 1st French colonists in the US, a 5-vessel Huguenot expedition led by Jean Ribault (1520-1565), landed in Florida. He continued north and established a colony named Charlesfort at Parris Island, NC.