How Australia Was Born
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Historical Events
First Fleet Sets Sail
First Fleet headed by Arthur Phillip sets sails with 11 ships of convicts for Botany Bay, Australia [1]
Famous Deaths
- Johann Michael Malzat, Austrian composer, dies at 38
About May 13, 1787
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 237 years, 1 month and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
