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Communist revolution creats several new countries
Communist revolution in Russia and its empire creats several new countries that are known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and under the leadership -
Treaty of Versailles
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The Comintern
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First radio broadcast
Australia's first radio broadcast tajes place in Sydney. -
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Prime minister swap
In the UK, Stanley Baldwin (a conservative) and Pamsay MacDonald (Labour leader) swap the prime minstership several times. -
James demonstrates first television
James Logie Baird demonstrates the worlds first television transmission/ -
Jazz singer begins taking photos
The Jazz Singer begins the era of 'taking pictures' at the end of silent movies. -
USSR
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Japan invades Machuria in China
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Pharlap wins the Melbourne cup
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Bodyline Bowling
English cricket team devises 'bodyline bowling' to beat the run scoring talents of Don Brandman -
Hitler
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Black Friday
Black friday bushfires in Victoria kill 71 people and destroys five towns. -
World War II
Germany invades Poland