Major Events In Australia

Australian History

Period: Jan 1, 1650 to Dec 31, 2000

William Dampier Discovers West COast Of Australia

Jan 4, 1688

• 1688 AD: William Dampier, English explorer, arrives on the west coast of Australia.

Captain James Cook discovers the east side of Australia

May 7, 1770

• 1770: Captain James Cook lands on the more hospitable east coast of Australia and claims it for Britain.

Gold Rush

Jun 28, 1850

• 1851: The gold rush begins near Bathurst in New South Wales.

QANTAS first founded

Nov 16, 1920

• 1920: QANTAS is formed as a local airline.

The First Parliament In Canberra

May 9, 1927

• 1927: The first Federal Parliament is held in Canberra.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Mar 19, 1932

• 1932: Sydney Harbour Bridge opens.

Holden Car First Made

Nov 29, 1948

• 1948: The first all Australian car is produced-the Holden

Melbourne Olympics

Nov 22, 1956

• 1956: Melbourne hosts the Olympics.

Sydney Opera House Opens

Oct 20, 1973

• 1973: The Sydney Opera House opens

Sydney Olympics

Sep 16, 2000

• 2000: The Sydney Olympics held.