Timeline of History By npelser May 13, 1787 First fleet arrives in Australia Oct 21, 1879 Thomas edison Created the Light Bulb Sep 27, 1908 First "Model-T" ford car is produced Nov 11, 1918 World war one ends Feb 9, 1954 Bridgidine College St ives established Brigidine College St ives Was built In 1954 it was founded by the bridgidine Sisters Feb 11, 1990 Nelson mandela Freed from Prison Apr 24, 1990 Hubble Space telescope Launched Jul 20, 1996 Man landing on moon One small step for man One giant leap for man kind Oct 1, 2000 Sydney Olympics were Held