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450th anniversary: Explorer Francis Drake landed in a region of present-day California, naming it...

Name: 450th anniversary: Explorer Francis Drake landed in a region of present-day California, naming it...
Start: 2029-06-17

Sun, June 17, 2029

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In 1579, Explorer Francis Drake landed in a region of present-day California, naming it New Albion and claiming it for England.

Also on Jun 17, 2029

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Wikipedia "On this day" selected anniversary, 450 years (1579 to 2029).

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