2024: What Happened 20, 50 and 100 Years Ago
by Here are the biggest events from 20, 50 and 100 years ago.
The Sad Sheep Painting
The Sad Sheep Painting – aka: ‘Anguish’ – is one of the NGV’s most popular; a well-known work by a largely forgotten artist.
Canada’s First National Park
Canada’s first national park was the outcome of an accidental discovery: three railway workers who stumbled across a natural hot spring in the Rocky Mountains.
The Origins of Women’s Football
The origins of women’s football in Australia features department store workers, fancy dress costumes, and a player from the north of England named Trixie.
Australia’s Nuclear Test Sites
Australia’s nuclear test sites are some of the world’s most isolated locations, used by the British government to test weapons in the 1950s and 60s.
The Tasmanian Globster
In 1960 a huge, unidentified sea creature washed up on a remote Tasmanian beach. This is, The Tasmanian Globster.
Pepper’s Ghost
Pepper’s Ghost is an optical illusion that became the toast of Victorian England. Its creator was one of the first celebrity scientists.
The First Movie Star Dog
The first movie star dog was a Collie named Blain, a canine hero for pioneering British film maker Cecil Hepworth.
The Mystery of the Sweating Sickness
In the 16th century a mysterious ‘Sweating Sickness’ ravaged England and changed the course of history. Its cause is still unknown.
When Prince Charles Was on Countdown
In 1977, Prince Charles appeared on Australian music TV show ‘Countdown’. It remains one of the most famous moments in Australian TV history.