Historical Events tagged with "mackenzie"

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Exploration & Discovery

Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Mackenzie River delta

July 10th, 1789 235 years ago

Explorer Alexander Mackenzie successfully reached the delta of the Mackenzie River, marking a significant achievement in his quest to find a passage to the Pacific Ocean. He navigated through challenging terrains, demonstrating resilience and skill. This journey contributed valuable knowledge to European understanding of North America's northern routes and indigenous territories along the way.

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