James Cook ( Joanna )

James Cook is born!

Oct 27, 1728

James Cook gets born into a poor family living in yorkshire.

Becomes captain of a ship!

Aug 26, 1756

In late August James Cook becomes captain of a ship.

James Cook marries Elisabeth Batts!

Dec 21, 1762

James Cook got married to Elizabeth Batts at Barking, east of London.

James Cook Reached Tahiti.

Apr 13, 1769

In early April James Cook reaches Tahiti.

James Cook sights New Zealand.

Oct 6, 1769

He sighted New Zealand and landed on it two days later.

James Cook discovers the Great Barrier Reef.

Jun 11, 1770

James Cook discovers the Great Barrier reef the hard way by running aground on it. His ship, The Endeavor, was stuck fast on the reef for a whole day.

James Cook claims the entire coast of Australia

Aug 22, 1770

Australia was first sighted by crew members on James Cook's ship on April 19 1770.

James Cook dies in Hawaii.

Feb 14, 1779

Janes cook gets killed by first nations in Hawaii.