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Communist Revolution in Russia
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/Treaty of Versailles
The Comintern, an international communist organisation, formed. Treaty of Versailles. -
Australia's First Radio Broadcast/Swapping of Prime Ministership
Australia’s first radio broadcast takes place in Sydney. In the UK, Stanley Baldwin (a conservative) and Ramsay MacDonald (Labour leader) swap the prime ministership several times. -
Death of Vladimir Lenin/Joseph Stalin Takes Over Power
Death of Vladimir Lenin; Joseph Stalin (the general secretary of the Communist Party) takes over power in the USSR. -
The Jazz Singer
The Jazz Singer begins the era of ‘talking pictures’ and the end of silent movies. -
Wall Street Stock Market Crash
28 October, Wall Street stock market crash; beginning of global depression. -
Hitler/English Cricket Team
Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany. English cricket team devises ‘bodyline bowling’ to beat the run-scoring talents of Don Bradman -
Black Friday Bushfires/World War II
Black Friday bushfires in Victoria kill 71 people and destroy five towns. World War II begins when Germany invades Poland.
