[PAR] [TLE] Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo [SEP] Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, also known as João Rodrigues Cabrilho (born 1499, died January 3, 1543), was a navigator and explorer, known for exploring the West Coast of North America on behalf of the Spanish Empire.  Cabrillo was the first European to navigate the coast of present-day California in the United States. [PAR] [TLE] Cabrillo National Monument [SEP] Cabrillo National Monument is at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego, California.  It commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542.  This event marked the first time a European expedition had set foot on what later became the West Coast of the United States.  The site was designated as California Historical Landmark #56 in 1932.  As with all historical units of the National Park Service, Cabrillo was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
[PAR] [TLE] Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo [ SEP ] Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo , also known as João Rodrigues Cabrilho ( born 1499 , died January 3 , 1543 ) , was a navigator and explorer , known for exploring the West Coast of North America on behalf of the Spanish Empire . Cabrillo was the first European to navigate the coast of present - day California in the United States . [PAR] [TLE] Cabrillo National Monument [ SEP ] Cabrillo National Monument is at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego , California . It commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28 , 1542 . This event marked the first time a European expedition had set foot on what later became the West Coast of the United States . The site was designated as California Historical Landmark # 56 in 1932 . As with all historical units of the National Park Service , Cabrillo was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15 , 1966 .
Cabrillo National Monument commemorates the landing of the navigator who explored North America for what country?
Cabrillo National Monument commemorates the landing of the navigator who explored North America for what country ?
Spanish Empire
Spanish Empire