Historical Events
Cook's Third Voyage
Captain James Cook arrives in Cape Town with Resolution on his third trip to the Pacific Ocean
Famous Deaths
- Pierre François le Courayer, French theologian (b. 1681)
Died in 1776 1776 Highlights
About October 17, 1776
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 247 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
