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Van Diemen's Land
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman is the first European to discover Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania)
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- Anne Hilarion de Cotentin, French naval commander and national hero under Louis XIV, Marshal of France, born in Paris, France (d. 1701)
About November 24, 1642
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 381 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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