History of Australia

Finding Australia

Feb 10, 1601

The first Europeans to explore Australia were the Dutch, but they did not settle there. The exact date unknown.

Exploration Time

Mar 13, 1770

Captain James Cook sailed around Australia, he named Eastern Australia New South Wales. Cook ignored the Aborigines and claimed the land for England. Actual date not known

Striking Rich

Mar 13, 1851

In 1851 the gold rush bagan near Bathurst in New South Wales. Unknown precise date.

Prisoners in Australia

Jan 11, 1868

The last convicts were sent to Australia. Actual date not known

Ayers Rock

Mar 13, 1873

Ayers Rock was first sighted by the Europeans. Actual date unknown

WW1

Mar 13, 1914

1914-1918: Australian troops fight in World War 1. Actual date unknown

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Mar 13, 1932

1932: Sydney Harbour Bridge opens. Specific date unknown

WW2

Mar 13, 1939

1939-1945: Australian troops fight in World War 2. Actual date unknown

Vietnam war

Mar 13, 1965

1965: Australian troops sent to the Vietnam War. Actual date unknown

Sidney Opera house

Mar 13, 1973

1973: The Sydney Opera House opens.rdu

Olympics

Mar 13, 2000

2000: The Sydney Olympics held.