ON THIS DAY

1547:

czar.

1793:

Free immigrant settlers from England arrive in Sydney.

Portugal’s South American colony, Brazil, becomes a kingdom.

Prohibition begins in the US, preventing the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcoholic drinks.

Soviet cosmonauts achieve first link-up of two manned spaceships while in orbit.

US and South Vietnam declare ceasefire in Vietnam War in hopes of full peace pact.

HIV positive Melbourne man Michael Neal is sentenced to 18 years in jail for trying to infect people with the virus.

Lorraine Bayly, Australian actress (1937-); Greg Page, Australian musician, The Wiggles (1972-); Kate Moss, English model (1974-).

1816: 1920: 1969: 1973:

Ivan the Terrible is crowned Russia’s first

2009: Birthdays: