Historical Events
Historic Expedition
Captain James Cook reaches a record 71°10' south, 1820km from the South Pole
Famous Deaths
- František Tůma, Czech composer, dies at 69
- Jean-Pierre Guignon [Giovanni Pietro Ghignone], Italian-French violinist and composer, dies at 71
1774 Highlights
About January 30, 1774
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 249 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius