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1643 CE, January 21

The Dutch explorer, Abel Tasman's expedition reaches and lands on Tongatapu, the main island of Tonga on January 21, 1643. He named the island "Eijlandt Amsterdam" (Amsterdam Island) The encounter and trading with the locals was described as friendly.

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