16 May in Australian History

Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of.

• 1954 – World champion boxer Jimmy Carruthers retires, undefeated.
• 1956 – The first post-war British nuclear tests begin in Australia, with Operation Mosaic at Monte Bello Islands, Western Australia.
• 1983 – NSW Premier Neville Wran steps aside in response to allegations raised by ABC TV program Four Corners that he attempted to influence the NSW Magistracy.

International Observances.

• Martyrs of Sudan (Episcopal Church (USA))
• Mass Graves Day (Iraq)
• National Day, declared by Salva Kiir Mayardit (South Sudan)
• Teachers’ Day (Malaysia)

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