Almanac: Captain Cook
Almanac: Captain Cook
On October 27, 1728, the British naval officer and explorer James Cook was born in northern England. Jane Pauley reports.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is a short announcement of Captain Cook's birthdate and profession. The key claims are accurate and supported by the provided verification sources. There is no discernible bias.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** On October 27, 1728, the British naval officer and explorer James Cook was born in northern England.
- Verification Source #1: Supports the claim that James Cook was born in a small town in northern England.
- Verification Source #3: Mentions Captain James Cook.
- Verification Source #2 and #4: Mention Captain Cook's explorations.
- Verification Source #5: Mentions a person named James Cook, but it is not related to the explorer.
- Internal Knowledge:* While the exact date of birth is not explicitly confirmed by all sources, it is widely known and accepted.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1: "James Cook was born in a small town in northern England." This supports the claim about his birthplace.
- Verification Source #1: "he eventually joined the Royal Navy, and is remembered today as Captain..." This supports the claim that he was a naval officer.
- Verification Source #2 and #4: Mention Captain Cook's explorations.
- Verification Source #3: Mentions Captain James Cook.
- Verification Source #5: Is not related to the explorer.