ON THIS DAY

1895: The first X-ray photograph, of the bones of a woman’s hands, is made by William Conrad Roentgen in Germany.

1941: First US troops arrive in Australia, which soon becomes a major base for American forces in the war against Japan.

1993: Australian federal parliament passes controversial Mabo legislation on Aboriginal land rights.

2014: The death toll from the deadly Ebola virus in west Africa passes 7500, according to the World Health Organisation.

2016: Seven West Media’s board orders an “independent” inquiry to discuss the sex scandal involving CEO Tim Worner.

Birthdays: Donnie Sutherland, Australian TV personality (1946-); Rebecca Wilson, Australian journalist, columnist and broadcaster (19612016); Ralph Fiennes, English actor (1962-)