What Happened on April 5, 1722

Historical Events

Europeans Discover Easter Island

Dutch navigator Jacob Roggeveen is the first European to discover Easter Island / Rapa Nui in the southeastern Pacific

1722 Highlights

About April 5, 1722

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 302 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries