25 August 1768 August 24, 2013 Author: Staff Captain James Cook begins his first voyage. Famous Words of Inspiration..."To avoid criticism do nothing, say nothing, be nothing." Elbert Hubbard — Click here for more from Elbert Hubbard Related posts: 18 July 1984 24 August 1875 19 October 1956 25 August 1945 25 August 1580 16 March 1988 Categories: History Tags: 1768, 25 August