1830  - 

Sturt's exploration party narrowly avoids a confrontation with hostile Aborigines. 

1939  - 

The waterside Workers' Strike, which earns Robert Menzies the nickname of 'Pig-Iron Bob', finally ends after nine weeks.

1556  - 

The world's deadliest earthquake on record, in which over 800,000 die, occurs in China. 

1719  - 

The principality of Liechtenstein is formed.

1922  - 

The first Insulin injection is used on a diabetic teenager.

1942  - 

Japanese troops land on Rabaul, New Guinea, bringing the threat of World War II much closer to Australia.