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James Cook

English navy officer, explorer, cartographer

Jan 18, 1778

Captain James Cook became the first European to travel to the Hawaiian islands.
Dec 24, 1777

Kiritimati, also called Christmas Island, is discovered by James Cook.
Jan 30, 1774

Captain James Cook reached a record 1,130 miles from the South Pole.
Jan 17, 1773

On his second voyage, explorer Captain James Cook became the first to cross the Antarctic Circle.
Jul 13, 1772

British explorer Captain James Cook departed on his second voyage from Plymouth.
Jul 31, 1771

British explorer James Cook returned to England.
Aug 22, 1770

James Cook Lands on Possession Island.
Jun 11, 1770

After narrowly escaping a shipwreck, British explorer Captain James Cook discovered the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Apr 29, 1770

British Lieutenant James Cook became the first European to reach Australia's east coast.
Apr 28, 1770

Explorer Captain James Cook arrived at Botany Bay in Australia.
Apr 20, 1770

Captain James Cook arrived at the shore in New South Wales, Australia.
Apr 19, 1770

Captain James Cook sighted Australia for the first time.
Oct 8, 1769

Captain James Cook landed on Poverty Bay, New Zealand, where he studied and explored the land.
Aug 25, 1768

Captain James Cook set sail on his first voyage from Plymouth, heading for the Pacific Ocean.