Facts and Events That Happened in This Year
After narrowly escaping a shipwreck, British explorer Captain James Cook discovered the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
British Lieutenant James Cook became the first European to reach Australia's east coast.
Explorer Captain James Cook arrived at Botany Bay in Australia.
Captain James Cook arrived at the shore in New South Wales, Australia.
Captain James Cook sighted Australia for the first time.
The Boston Massacre occurred.