On this day 25th November, 1510 (509 yrs ago ) the Portuguese conquered Goa after their earlier unsuccessful attempt in March of that same year . This day is dedicated to St. Catherine. GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,cyber journo social activist BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in