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Voyage of Discovery
HMS Endeavour captained by James Cook, with Joseph Banks aboard, returns from its first voyage to the Pacific after two years
1771 Highlights
About July 12, 1771
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 252 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
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