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Historical Events in January 1774

Messier Adds to Catalog

Jan 11 French astronomer Charles Messier adds M51 (spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici) to his catalog

Cook Reaches 71°10' South

Jan 30 Captain James Cook reaches a record 71°10' south, 1820km from the South Pole