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Alexander Mackenzie (explorer)
1793Jul, 22

Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Pacific Ocean becoming the first recorded human to complete a transcontinental crossing of North America.

Sir Alexander Mackenzie (or MacKenzie, Scottish Gaelic: Alasdair MacCoinnich; c. 1764 – 12 March 1820) was a Scottish explorer known for accomplishing the first east to west crossing of America north of Mexico in 1793, which preceded the Lewis and Clark Expedition by 12 years. The Mackenzie River is named after him.

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    After being found guilty of treason by the French National Convention, Louis XVI of France is executed by guillotine.
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  • 27Aug

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    French National Convention

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