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James Cook
James Cook, British explorer, navigator and cartographer who was the first European to explore much of Australia, the Pacific Islands and New Zealand, born in Marton, Yorkshire, England (d. 1779)
James Cook
1728 Highlights
About October 27, 1728
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 292 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Scorpio