Explorer Henry Hudson and his Dutch ship Halve Maen (Half Moon) stopped in Manhattan on this day in 1609.
Four hundred years ago, on a day of “faire and very hot” weather, they anchored and spent the night in what is now the Hudson River.
A replica of Half Moon has been sailing around New York in celebration. You can see photos of it here.
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