Captain James Cook was a British Royal Navy officer, explorer, and cartographer who led three voyages of exploration to the Pacific and Southern Oceans between 1768 and 1779. He completed the first recorded circumnavigation of the main islands of New Zealand, and led the first recorded visit by Europeans to the east coast of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands.
James Cook, English captain, navigator, and cartographer (died 1779)
On November 7, in the year 1728, James Cook, English captain, navigator, and cartographer (died 1779). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of November 7, one of 497 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including James Cook. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on November 7, 1728 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 13 October 2026.
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