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What Happened on April 28, 1770

Historical Events

Cook Lands At Botany Bay

British Captain James Cook, aboard HMS Endeavour, first lands in Australia at Botany Bay

Famous Birthdays

  • Nikita P. Panin, Russian diplomat and minister of Foreign affairs, born in Kharkiv, Ukraine (d. 1837)

Famous Deaths

  • Marie-Anne de Cupis de Camargo, French dancer, dies at 60
Died in 1770 1770 Highlights

About April 28, 1770

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 254 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus