On December 2nd 1956, the Cuban Revolution began when Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, and eighty other men landed on the Eastern shore of Cuba in a Mexican-bought yacht. The true revolution is not recognised as having occurred until December 1959, when US-supported Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista fled Havana on New Year’s Eve. The landing was … Continue reading December 2 1956 Cuban Revolution Begins
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Fred Hollows: Australian Eye Doctor
Professor Fred Hollows was an eye doctor (opthalmologist). In his lifetime Fred gave thousands of people, all over the world, their eyesight back. Fred Hollows was born in New Zealand in 1929. His family was religious, and Fred thought he'd like to be a missionary, but he changed his mind after doing some work at … Continue reading Fred Hollows: Australian Eye Doctor
CSI Gerald McCullouch In Real Life Crime Drama
In a fresh twist on reality TV, an actor from TV's C.S.I. recently brought down a real life crook. With his fists! According to New York Daily News gossip hounds Rush & Molloy, Gerald McCullouch (that's investigator Bobby Dawson to C.S.I. fans) was riding the subway in from New York's JFK Airport at 2 a.m. … Continue reading CSI Gerald McCullouch In Real Life Crime Drama
First Ever Victoria Cross for Australia Awarded (2009)
It is with great honour today that we commend the valour of Trooper Mark Donaldson with the presentation of the first Victoria Cross for Australia. This is a truly historic day. Trooper Donaldson’s bravery will forever be engraved in Australian history. Generations of school children will now know of the story of Trooper Mark Donaldson. … Continue reading First Ever Victoria Cross for Australia Awarded (2009)
Mariah Carey And Nick Cannon Baby Plans
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon may not be poppin’ out babies right now, but it’s gonna happen. “We’re definitely into planning a family and stuff but when everything calms down and we get the time,” Cannon said after finishing up a workout at Gatorade’s G Gym at Village at the Yard at Sundance. “We’re just … Continue reading Mariah Carey And Nick Cannon Baby Plans
Nancy Bird-Walton: Australian Flying Pioneer
Australian aviation pioneer Nancy Bird Walton died today (January 13 2009) at her Sydney home, aged 93. Named a Living National Treasure by the National Trust of Australia in 1997, she was one of Australia's aviation pioneers, and the first female pilot in the Commonwealth to carry passengers. A love of life above the clouds, … Continue reading Nancy Bird-Walton: Australian Flying Pioneer
Rolf Harris: Master Entertainer
Rolf Harris CBE, AM is almost unique among Australian entertainers, in that he excels and is prominent in many different areas of the arts. He is a musician, singer, composer, television host, sportsman and painter, who has even painted an oficial portrait of the Queen. Rolf was born on 30th March 1930 in the Perth … Continue reading Rolf Harris: Master Entertainer
Caroline Chisholm: The Emigrant’s Friend
Caroline Chisholm was known as 'the emigrant's friend', having earned the title for her work with poor migrants to Australia in the 1800's. But despite all her work and her fame today, she died poor and forgotten after such an amazing life. Caroline was one of this country's most outstanding women. Her portrait was on … Continue reading Caroline Chisholm: The Emigrant’s Friend
Sir Henry Parkes: Father of Federation
Sir Henry Parkes is known in Australian history as the Father of Federation, following his famous 1889 Tenterfield speech. Sadly, having worked so tirelessly to make Australia independent from Britain, he died before the dream became reality. Henry Parkes is considered one of the great men in forming Australia into the country it is today. … Continue reading Sir Henry Parkes: Father of Federation
Woollarawarre Bennelong: Bush Ambassador
The Sydney Opera House is located on Bennelong Point, named after the first Indigenous Australian to have intimate contact with Europeans. However, the story of Bennelong is also the story of a true statesman, diplomat and bush politician. The 25th of November 1789, almost two years after the landing of the First Fleet, was a … Continue reading Woollarawarre Bennelong: Bush Ambassador
Edmund Barton: Australia’s First Prime Minister
Edmund Barton was born in Glebe Sydney in 1849 to William and Mary Louise (nee Whydah). A clever boy with a love of literature, music and art, Barton was educated at Fort Street Model School and Sydney Grammar School. It was at Sydney Grammar that Barton first met Richard O’Connor. The lives of Barton and … Continue reading Edmund Barton: Australia’s First Prime Minister
Honolulu USA Pearl Harbor
Of all the places I've ever been, few are as inspiring as Pearl Harbor, on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. We all know the story, and we've seen the movie, but it is not until one visits the place that the enormity of what happened there really sinks in. What happened in this place changed … Continue reading Honolulu USA Pearl Harbor
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