what is the history behind Australia Day??

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2007-01-26 09:24:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia

It celebrates Australia's independence from England... Kind of like July 4th only further South!

2007-01-26 10:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by Gordon B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋

The first answer is SO wrong.

It's the date that the first fleet landed. i.e. when the English invaded Australia.

2007-01-26 23:42:49 · answer #2 · answered by TonyB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋