Alexander Selkirk had been stranded on an island in the South Pacific for over four years. On this day in 1709, he was rescued.

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

Alexander Selkirk had been stranded on an island in the South Pacific for over four years. On this day in 1709, he was rescued.

Alexander Selkirk rescued - Feb. 2, 1709

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