10 Important Events in History

Birth of Christ

Dec 25, 1000

This was a very important event when Christmas was created to celebrate his life. The year Jesus was born was considered the year 0.
(Correct Date....Correct Year is 0) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesu_Christ Here is a Link to find out more Info on Jesus Christ

Leonardo Da Vinci

Jan 1, 1503

This is when Leonardo Da Vinci began work on his great creation the "Mona Lisa".
(Correct Year...but incorrect date) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_da_Vinci Here is a Link to find out more Info on Leonardo da Vinci.

Captain Cook

Aug 1, 1770

This was the time of when Captain James Cook travelled around the world and stopped at the Australian coastline.
(Correct Year....Not Date) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Cook Here is a Link to find out more Info about Captain James Cook

Ned Kelly

Nov 11, 1880

Ned Kelly is one of the most well-known Bush Rangers in Australian History. He was a police killer and for his crimes he was hanged by the neck until dead. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ned_Kelly' Here is a Link to find out more Info on Ned Kelly.

World War I

Jul 28, 1914

World War I was one of the biggest, most violent wars in the world. Most men thought it would be an adventure but realising it was a nightmare. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I
Here is a Link for more Info on WWI.

The Egyptian Tombs

Nov 4, 1922

This is the date and year of when Howard Carter re-discovered the Egyptian Tombs. http://kingtutmelbourne.com.au/discovery.html
This is the Link of the Tutankhamun Exhibition at Melbourne Museum

World War II

Sep 1, 1939

World War II was another major war in world history. It was longer and more terrifying then any other war known to be. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II
Here is a Link to find out more Info on World War II

Neil Armstrong

Jul 20, 1969

Neil Armstrong is an American born astronaut, he was the first human being to walk on the moon. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Armstrong
Here is a Link to find out more Info on Neil Armstrong

Sydney Olympic Games

Oct 1, 2000

This was a great honour for the Australian people as their state Sydney was chosen to host the 2000 Olympic Games. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Olympics
Here is a Link to find out more Info on the Sydney Olympics

Barack Obama

Dec 15, 2008

Barack Obama was the first black American to become the President of their country. "Yes we can!" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_2008
Here is a Link to find out more Info on the Presidential Election