1643Discovery of Tonga IslandsAbel Janszoon Tasman
Discovers Tonga
Historical records for Netherlands in 1643, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Discovers Tonga
Lands at Tongatapu & names it Amsterdam
Begins serving as Mayor of Amsterdam during the 1643-1664 municipal term.
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