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What Happened on August 22, 1770

Historical Events

Cook Claims NSW

British explorer James Cook's claims the east coast of Australia for the British crown and names it New South Wales [1]

1770 Highlights

About August 22, 1770

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 253 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo