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James Cook arrives in Australia at Botany Bay, which he names.
Captain James Cook lands at Botany Bay on his first voyage to Australia.
On April 29, 1770, Lieutenant James Cook and his crew aboard HMS Endeavour arrived at the shores of Botany Bay.
Cook named the region for its abundance of native plant life, which was later detailed by the expedition's botanists.
This landing represented the first recorded European contact with eastern Australia.
The crew collected specimens of unfamiliar flora and fauna, significantly enriching natural history knowledge.
Cook's charts and observations would guide future navigation and settlement in the region.
Botany Bay later became the site of the first British penal colony in 1788, shaping Australia's colonial history.
Cook's voyage opened the door to European exploration and eventual colonization of the Australian continent.
1770
James Cook
Australia
Botany Bay