ON THIS DAY

1836:

Snow falls in Sydney, with reports of people making snowballs in Enmore.

The coronation of Queen Victoria takes place in Westminster Abbey, a year after she had ascended the throne.

Robert (O’Hara) Burke, the Irish-born Australian explorer who crossed Australia from south to north, dies on his return journey.

Australia’s infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly, is wounded and captured at Glenrowan, Victoria.

The Treaty of Versailles is signed in France, formally ending World War I.

The Seychelles gain independence from Britain.

The United States hands over sovereignty to the Iraqis, two days ahead of schedule.

Henry VIII, king of England (14911547); Mel Brooks, US actor-director (1926-); Michele Timms, Australian basketballer (1965-).

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