Historical Events
A Voyage to Terra Australis
Matthew Flinders publishes "A Voyage to Terra Australis", detailing his circumnavigation of Australia, first to name the continent Australia. He dies a day later. [1]
1814 Highlights
About July 17, 1814
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 209 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
