Historical Events
Cook Discovers Great Barrier Reef
British explorer Captain James Cook is the first European to discover the Great Barrier Reef off Australia - by running aground on its coral causing the ship to leak (ship later beached and repaired)
1770 Highlights
About June 10, 1770
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 253 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
