August 26 in history « Homepaddock

1768 The HM Bark Endeavour expedition under Captain James Cook set sail from England. . . . → Read More: August 26 in history « Homepaddock

Daily Kos: Morning Open Thread

1770 – Captain James Cook discovered the Great Barrier Reef off of Australia when he ran aground. 1776 – In America, the Continental Congress formed a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence from Britain. . . . → Read More: Daily Kos: Morning Open Thread

Amazing Video of the History of Ocean Travel | The Story Sailboat

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On This Day in History August 26 | On This Day in History

1768 – HM Bark Endeavour expedition under Captain James Cook sets sail from England. 1778 – The first ascent of Triglav, the highest mountain of Slovenia. 1789 – Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen … . . . → Read More: On This Day in History August 26 | On This Day in History

August 26 in history « Homepaddock

1768 The HM Bark Endeavour expedition under Captain James Cook set sail from England. . . . → Read More: August 26 in history « Homepaddock