Historical Events
- Marion du Fresne is killed at Tacoury's Cove, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, by local Māori
Famous Deaths
- Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne, French explorer (made important discoveries in the south Indian Ocean, in Tasmania and in New Zealand), killed by local Maori in New Zealand at 48 (b. 1724)
Died in 1772 1772 Highlights
About June 12, 1772
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 251 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini
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