Botonay Bay Convicts Land
January 18, 1788, the first shipload of convicts landed in Botany Bay, Australia.
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Cook and the Antarctic Circle
January 17, 1773, Captain James Cook and his crew became the first Europeans to cross the Antarctic Circle.
Treaty of Paris
January 14, 1784, the United States Congress of the Confederation ratified the Treaty of Paris.
Income Tax
January 9, 1799, William Pitt introduces income taxes.
Gunpowder Plot Carried Out
November 5, 1605, the infamous Gunpowder Plot was carried out.
BBC Launched
November 2, 1936, the BBC made history by launching its first television channel.
Henry Tudor Crowned
October 30, 1485, Henry Tudor was crowned king of England.
AEthelstan Dies
October 27, 939, Athelstan, the first king to rule over all of England, died.
Cornwallis Surrenders
October 19, 1781, Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown.
Burgoyne Surrenders
October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered after the Second Battle of Saratoga.