Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section.
- 1793 – Captain William Paterson leads a party of Scotsmen in the first attempt to cross the Blue Mountains. He is unsuccessful.
- 1870 – Work begins on the Australian Overland Telegraph Line (pictured) linking Port Augusta to Darwin (read the full story here).
- 1879 – Joseph Lyons, tenth Prime Minister of Australia, born in Stanley, Tasmania.
- 2000 – The Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympics.
International Observances.
- Battle of Britain Day (United Kingdom)
- Cry of Dolores, celebrated on the eve of Independence Day (Mexico).
- Earliest day on which Father’s Day can fall, while September 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Sunday in September. (Ukraine)
- Earliest day on which German-American Steuben Parade can fall, while September 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Saturday in September. (United States, especially New York City)
- Earliest day on which POW/MIA Recognition Day can fall, while September 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Friday in September. (United States)
- Earliest day on which Prinsjesdag can fall, while September 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Tuesday in September. (Netherlands)
- Earliest day on which Respect for the Aged Day can fall, while September 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Monday in September. (Japan)
- Engineer’s Day (India)
- Independence Day, celebrates the Act of Independence of Central America from Spain in 1821 of Guatemala (a Patriotic Day), El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
- International Day of Democracy
- Knowledge Day (Azerbaijan)
- Restoration of Primorska to the Motherland Day (Slovenia)
- Silpa Bhirasri Day (Thailand).
- The beginning of German American Heritage Month, celebrated until October 15
- The beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated until October 15 (United States)
- World Lymphoma Awareness Day (International)
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