jun 24, 1585 - Roanoke Colony founded

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The first English colony in America, established on Roanoke Island near modern-day North Carolina, was founded by Sir Walter Raleigh. About 100 colonists were sent to the colony, mostly young men in the military, to conduct raids on Spanish ships. They left the next year, and were replaced by another 100 colonists, this time seeking to establish a permanent settlement. It would not last, as 5 years later it was found completely and mysteriously deserted.

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