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What Happened on November 26, 1778

Historical Events

Cook Reaches Maui

British explorer Captain James Cook is the first European to visit Maui in the Sandwich Islands (now Hawaii)

Famous Deaths

  • Jean-Noël Hamal, Walloon composer, and music director (Saint-Lambert Cathedral), dies at 68
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About November 26, 1778

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 245 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius