Captain James Cook reached a record 1,130 miles from the South Pole.
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After narrowly escaping a shipwreck, British explorer Captain James Cook discovered the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Kiritimati, also called Christmas Island, is discovered by James Cook.
Captain James Cook arrived at the shore in New South Wales, Australia.
Captain James Cook sighted Australia for the first time.
British Lieutenant James Cook became the first European to reach Australia's east coast.
