Historical Events
Cook Arrives in Tahiti
British ship Endeavour captained by James Cook, arrives in Matavia Bay, Tahiti, with botanist Joseph Banks on board
Famous Birthdays
- Thomas Lawrence, English portrait painter, born in Bristol, England (d. 1830)
1769 Highlights
About April 13, 1769
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 254 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
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