Australian History —
Key Cultural & Social Events
April 29, 1770
Lieutenant James Cook lands at Botany Bay
Captain on the Endeavour, Cook surveys the East Coast of Australia.
April 29, 1770
August 22, 1770
Exploration & First Contacts – Australia is named
Cook claims the east coast for Britain at Possession Island.
August 22, 1770
January 26, 1788
First Fleet arrives at Sydney Cove
Governor Arthur Phillip raises the British flag
January 26, 1788
February 15, 1803
Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania)
First European settlement established at Risdon Cove
February 15, 1803
March 4, 1804
Convict Era & Early Colony
Castle Hill Rebellion (Second Battle of Vinegar Hill) by Irish convicts.
March 4, 1804
May 11, 1813
Blue Mountains Crossing
Blaxland, Lawson, and Wentworth begin Blue Mountains crossing
May 11, 1813
May 11, 1813
Blue Mountains Crossing
Blaxland, Lawson, and Wentworth begin Blue Mountains crossing
May 11, 1813