Historical Events
Historic Discovery
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sights the South Island of present day New Zealand; initially he calls it Staten Landt and changes it a year later to Nieuw Zeeland
Abel Tasman
1642 Highlights
About December 13, 1642
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 378 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius