Australia Day January 26 is dedicated to the colonization of the continent by Europeans. It was on this day in 1788 that Captain Philip with 730 convicts on board docked on the shores of Sydney Bay and raised the British flag over the first colony established on the territory of Australia. Australia’s largest city was named after Viscount Sydney, who ordered a fleet to be sent to explore new lands.

Australia Day is celebrated at the state level of importance. Already in the 20th century, all the colonies united and formed the Australian Union, which still exists today. Since 1994, Australia Day has become an official public holiday and day off. At the same time, native Australians consider January 26 The day of the invasion or Day of mourning.