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This was the first recorded landfall by a European on Australian soil.
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Captain Cook landed on Australia
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Having decided to sail ahead of the rest of the first fleet to prepare for the new settlement, sighted the coast of Van Diemen's Land.
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Captain Arthur Phillip of the First Fleet,having decided to sail ahead of the rest of the first fleet to prepare for the new settlement, sighted the coast of Van Diemen's Land.
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This day is now known as Australia Day
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The Rum Rebellion
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The whole of Australia was claimed as British territory. The settlement of Perth was founded. Swan River Colony was declared by Charles Fremantle for Britain.
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The Victorian gold rush started when gold was found at Summerhill Creek and Ballarat.
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Victoria separated from New South Wales.
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The Eureka Stockdade
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The transportation of convicts ended
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Australia became a federation
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Australian soldiers are sent to World War 1
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First World War ends . 60,000 Australians dead.
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World War 2 Started
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World War 2 ended
