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Day of Mourning
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The Changing World
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Atomic Bombings
Nuclear Bombs dropped on Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. -
United Nations Formed
The United Nations is formed from the League of Nations. -
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The Cold War
The Cold War - no actual fighting just a nuclear standoff between The Soviet Union and The USA. -
Declaration of Human Rights
Human Rights Declaration adopted by the United Nations. -
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Korean War
A war is fought in Korea. -
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Vietnam War
A war is fought in Vietnam. -
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Commonwealth and States right to vote for Aboriginal people campaigns
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Freedom Ride to Moree, Walgett and Bowraville
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Wave Hill Walks Off
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Referendum - Include Aboriginal People in Census
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Moon Landing
Apollo 11 reaches the Moon and the first man sets foot on it. -
Tent Embassy
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Racial Discrimination Act Passed
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Fall of Berlin Wall
The wall separating East Berlin from West Berlin falls. -
Mabo Land Rights Descision in High Court
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Wik Decision
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Bringing them Home Report into Stolen Generations
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Twin Towers Attacked
The Twin Towers in New York City are destroyed during a Terror Attack. -
Northern Territory National Emergency Response (Intervention)
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PM Kevin Rudd's Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples