World Events between the 1700-1919 By emma.holmes Feb 3, 1769 Steam Engine Feb 3, 1776 War of Independance Feb 3, 1788 The First Fleet arrives in Australia Feb 3, 1789 French Revolution Feb 3, 1836 Samuel Morse develops a telegraph system for sending message Feb 3, 1846 The Potato Famine Feb 3, 1851 Australian Gold Rush begins Feb 3, 1898 The First Telephone was Tested Feb 3, 1901 Australias Federation Feb 3, 1914 WWI