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Russian Communist Revolution
Communist revolution in Russia and its empire creates several new countries that are known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin. -
The Comintern
The Cominterm, an international communist organisation, formed. -
Treaty of Versailles
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Australia's 1st Radio Broadcast
Australia's first broadcast takes place in Sydney. -
USSR
Death of vlademir lenin; joseph stalin takes over power of the USSR -
The Jazz Singer
The Jazz Singer begins the era of talking pictures and the end of silent movies -
Wall Street
Wall Street stock market crash; beginning of global depression -
Bodyline bowling
English cricket team devises 'bodyline bowling' to beat the run scoring talents of Don Brandman -
Hitler
Hitler becaomes chancellor of Germany. -
Black Friday
Black Friday bushfires in victoria kill 71 people and destroy 5 towns. -
World War 2
World War II begins when germany invades poland.