Daily Facts about Australia

2023

The "Black Saturday" bushfires in Australia commence, resulting in one of the country's most devastating wildfire seasons.

1978

Australian pilot Fred Hollows performs his first intraocular lens implant surgery, restoring sight to a patient.

1788

The first fleet of British ships arrives in New South Wales, Australia, beginning European colonization of the continent.

1788

The initial fleet of British ships reaches New South Wales, Australia, marking the commencement of European settlement on the continent.