Henry Hudson discovers Manhattan and the Hudson River

Henry Hudson discovers Manhattan and the Hudson River

13 years ago By Lee Sutton
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English explorer Henry Hudson, sailing for the Dutch East India Company, sails into New York Harbor and discovers Manhattan Island.

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Year
1609
Date of Event

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