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On this day in history: 1779 - Captain James Cook is killed by natives in Hawaii. 1788 - Lieutenant Philip Gidley King leaves Sydney to establish a settlement on Norfolk Island. 1936 - The Walter Taylor Bridge, which crosses the Brisbane River, is opened. 1966 - Decimal currency is introduced in Australia, and the Australian dollar makes its debut. 496 - St Valentines Day is first declared.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 19:12:52 +0000

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