Events tagged with "hudson river"

Historical Events tagged with "hudson river"

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Exploration & Discovery

Henry Hudson Discovers the Hudson River

September 13th, 1609 415 years ago

Henry Hudson, an English sea captain and explorer, embarked on a voyage in search of a northwest passage to Asia. After navigating through challenging waters, he reached a river in North America that would eventually bear his name, the Hudson River. His journey marked a significant moment in exploration history, leading to European interest in the region and its resources.