May 13 1787

What Happened on May 13, 1787

Day of the Week: Sunday

Article: How Australia Was Born

Captain Phillip steps ashore in a new land. Photo: Sydney Living Museums

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Arthur Phillip sets sails with 11 ships of criminals to Botany Bay, Australia

1st Governor of New South Wales Arthur Phillip — 1st Governor of New South Wales
Arthur Phillip

Famous Deaths

Johann Michael Malzat, Austrian composer, dies at 38

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