This Day In History - First Solo Trip Around The World 1898

First Solo Trip Around The World 1898

Friday, June 27, 2025

All Day

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Event Description

More than three after departing Joseph Slocum returned to Newport, Rhode Island, having circumnavigated the world, a distance of more than 46,000 miles (74,000 km) on his ship The Spray. Slocum's return wentalmost unnoticed. The Spanish-American War which had begun two months earlier dominated the headlines. After the end of major hostilities, many American newspapers published articles describing Slocum's amazing adventure.

Event Location

Worldwide