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Today in History – January 1

1739 – Bouvet Island is discovered by Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, who commanded the French ships Aigle and Marie.

Bouvet Island

2010 – The Paraitinga river (Rio Paraitinga) floods much of the lower elevation areas of São Luíz do Paraitinga.

São Luíz do Paraitinga Church