Captain James Cook's ship, the 'Resolution', becomes the first known ship to cross the Antarctic Circle.
1944 -
Meat rationing is introduced throughout Australia, a result of World War II.
1968 -
Australian singing group 'The Seekers' are named Australians of the Year for 1967.
1949 -
The Volkswagen beetle makes its debut in the United States.
1991 -
The Gulf War against Iraq begins with the launch of Operation Desert Storm.
1995 -
An earthquake in Kobe, Japan, kills over 6,400 people.
Cheers - John
GaryKelly said
08:45 AM Jan 17, 2014
Given the American penchant for gas-guzzling V8 tanks back in the 50s and 60s, one would have thought the Beetle's chances of success in the US were virtually nil. Which all goes to prove, ya never never know if ya never never go.
Ontos45 said
05:19 PM Jan 17, 2014
The good old beetle was what killed the RedEx Trials here....too damn good.
Gday...
1773 -
Captain James Cook's ship, the 'Resolution', becomes the first known ship to cross the Antarctic Circle.
1944 -
Meat rationing is introduced throughout Australia, a result of World War II.
1968 -
Australian singing group 'The Seekers' are named Australians of the Year for 1967.
1949 -
The Volkswagen beetle makes its debut in the United States.
1991 -
The Gulf War against Iraq begins with the launch of Operation Desert Storm.
1995 -
An earthquake in Kobe, Japan, kills over 6,400 people.
Cheers - John