jan 5, 1788 - Europeans invade Australia.
Description:
European invasion of Australia and the first contact of Aboriginals with the outside world occurred in 1788. At the time, over 750,000 Indigenous people inhabited Australia. Diseases brought to Australia by the Europeans largely affect Aboriginals as they had no immunity to these diseases.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 5, 1788
Now
~ 238 years ago