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What Happened on February 29, 1644

Historical Events

Abel Tasman's Second Voyage

Abel Tasman sets out on his second exploratory expedition for the VOC to the southern Pacific from Banda, in the Moluccas, with three ships (will chart northern coast of New Holland / Australia) [1]

1644 Highlights

About February 29, 1644

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Thursday

Calendar: Gregorian France Italy Portugal Spain
Day of the Week: Monday

How Long Ago? 380 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Pisces