Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section.
- 1942 – Japanese bombers bomb Darwin during the Pacific War (pictured), killing at least 243 people.
- 1943 – Parliament approves the Defence (Citizen Military Forces) Act (1943) introducing conscription for service in the south west Pacific war zone.
- 1955 – The Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty (SEATO) comes into force.
- 1996 – Rob Borbidge becomes Premier of Queensland.
- 1998 – Zali Steggall became the first Australian to win an individual medal at the Winter Olympics, taking bronze in the downhill slalom.
International Observances.
- Armed Forces Day (Mexico)
- Brâncuși Day (Romania)
- Commemoration of Vasil Levski (Bulgaria)
- Flag Day (Turkmenistan)
- Shivaji Jayanti (Maharashtra, India)
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