14 August 1642Discovery of New ZealandAbel Janszoon Tasman
Sets sail on his discovery of New Zealand
Historical records for Netherlands in 1642, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Sets sail on his discovery of New Zealand
1st European to see New Zealand
Names Tasmania Van Diemens Land after the Governor General of the Dutch East Indies
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