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Dampier Lands at Shark Bay
HMS Roebuck, captained by William Dampier, lands at Shark Bay, Western Australia on the first British scientific expedition to Australia
1699 Highlights
About August 6, 1699
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Sunday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 324 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
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