Australia Day - Wikipedia
Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Observed annually on 26 January, it marks the 1788 landing of the First Fleet and raising of the Union Flag of Great Britain by Arthur Phillip at Sydney Cove, a small bay on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour. [2]
Australia Day | History, Meaning, Date, Celebrations, & Facts ...
Sep 26, 2024 · Australia Day, holiday (January 26) honouring the establishment of the first permanent European settlement on the continent of Australia. On January 26, 1788, Arthur Phillip, who had sailed into what is now Sydney Cove with a …
The history of 'Australia Day', from 1788 to today
Australia Day, celebrated annually on January 26th, is a national holiday in Australia that commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson in 1788. This event marked the beginning of European settlement in Australia.
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Australia Day is the day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history. On 26 January, in all corners of our nation, Australians come together at hundreds of events hosted by councils and local community groups to reflect, respect and celebrate with their communities.
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This is the Story of Australia - the story of an extraordinary nation. The Story begins 65,000 years ago. New chapters are written every day. On Australia Day, we reflect on our history, its highs and its lows. We respect the stories of others.
British settlement begins in Australia | January 26, 1788 ...
Nov 24, 2009 · On January 26, 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip guides a fleet of 11 British ships carrying convicts to the colony of New South Wales, effectively founding Australia.
Why Australia Day is really held on 26 January | SBS News
Australia's national day hasn't always been held on 26 January. Here's a brief history of it and the growing campaign to change the date.
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