jan 1, 1788 - Australia | First Settlement
Description:
The first settlement, at Sydney, consisted of about 850 convicts and their Marine guards and officers, led by Governor Arthur Phillip. They arrived at Botany Bay in the "First Fleet" of 9 transport ships accompanied by 2 small warships, in January, 1788.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1788
Now
~ 237 years ago