Gday...

1812  -     An earthquake devastates Caracas, Venezuela, killing 20,000. 

1838  -     George Grey discovers evidence to suggest other Europeans had explored Australia's northwest hinterland prior to white settlement. 

1934  -     The Flying Doctor Service announces that it will expand from Queensland into Western Australia. 

1937  -     Spinach growers in Crystal City, Texas, erect a statue of Popeye in gratitude to him for saving their dying industry. 

1984  -     Australia introduces the $100 note. 

1996  -     A bronze statue to Captain Matthew Flinders' cat is unveiled at the New South Wales State Library. 

Cheers - John