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.
- 1813 – The Macquarie River is discovered by George Evans.
- 1838 – Thomas Bent (pictured), one of Australia’s more colourful politicians, and Premier of Victoria, is born in Penrith, New South Wales (read the full story here).
- 1915 – The evacuation of ANZAC forces from Gallipoli begins, some argue that the evacuation was the greatest Allied success of the campaign.
- 1963 – Cricket umpire Colin Egar no-balls Ian Meckiff four times in Meckiff’s first over for throwing and effectively ends Meckiff’s Test career.
- 1985 – The Labor government of John Bannon is re-elected for a second term in South Australia.
International Observances.
- Armed Forces Flag Day (India)
- Eve of the Immaculate Conception-related observances:
– Day of the Little Candles, begins after sunset (Colombia) - International Civil Aviation Day
- National Heroes Day (East Timor)
- National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (United States)
- Spitak Remembrance Day (Armenia)
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