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GordMay · 17-06-2005, 11:03

June 17

1579 ~ Drake claims California for England.
During his circumnavigation of the world, English seaman Francis Drake anchors in a harbor just north of present-day San Francisco, California, and claims the territory for Queen Elizabeth I. Calling the land "Nova Albion," Drake remained on the California coast for a month to make repairs to his ship, the Golden Hind, and prepare for his westward crossing of the Pacific Ocean.
More on Drake: http://www.legends.dm.net/pirates/drake.html
http://www.mcn.org/2/oseeler/drake.htm

1928 ~ Amelia Earhart is the first woman to successfully fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
1972 ~ Watergate Burglars Arrested.
1991 ~ The Parliament of South Africa repealed the Population Registration Act.

17-06-2005, 11:03	#7
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,582	June 17 1579 ~ Drake claims California for England. During his circumnavigation of the world, English seaman Francis Drake anchors in a harbor just north of present-day San Francisco, California, and claims the territory for Queen Elizabeth I. Calling the land "Nova Albion," Drake remained on the California coast for a month to make repairs to his ship, the Golden Hind, and prepare for his westward crossing of the Pacific Ocean. More on Drake: http://www.legends.dm.net/pirates/drake.html http://www.mcn.org/2/oseeler/drake.htm 1928 ~ Amelia Earhart is the first woman to successfully fly across the Atlantic Ocean. 1972 ~ Watergate Burglars Arrested. 1991 ~ The Parliament of South Africa repealed the Population Registration Act. __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"