Last Adventure of Captain Cook
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Famous Deaths
James Cook
James Cook, British explorer, navigator and cartographer, discovered and explored Australia, Pacific Islands and New Zealand for Britain, killed in a fight with Hawaiians near Kealakekua at 50
1779 Highlights
About February 14, 1779
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 242 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
