History This Week

A look back at events that made history this week -
compiled by the Summerland Amateur Radio Club of Lismore, NSW

Monday, 28 December, 2009

1622 Papacy adopts 1 January as start of year instead of 25 March.

1869 W.F.Semple, USA, patents Chewing Gum.

1901 Commonwealth of Australia is proclaimed.

1902 N.Stubblefield, USA, demonstrates his wireless telephone.

1952 First transistor hearing aid marketed in the USA.

1989 Earthquake hits Newcastle, NSW, kills 13

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