Port Egmont

Port Egmont, the first British colony in the Falkland Islands, was founded.

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When: Friday, January 25 1765261 years ago
Category: Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era: 18th century · 1760s
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Dates: From 1765.

Port Egmont, the first British colony in the Falkland Islands, was founded.

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January 25 1765 — 261 years ago, on a Friday.

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