Historical Events tagged with "Victoria"
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Harold Holt Officially Presumed Dead
Harold Holt, the sitting Prime Minister of Australia, officially became presumed dead after disappearing while swimming at Cheviot Beach in Victoria. His disappearance on December 17 led to an extensive search operation that failed to locate him. On December 19, the Australian government announced that Holt was presumed dead, marking a significant moment in Australian politics as he was the prime minister at the time, leaving the country in a state of uncertainty and leading to significant media coverage.
Continue ReadingJames Buchanan and Queen Victoria Connect via Telegraph
U.S. President James Buchanan and Queen Victoria exchanged greetings over the newly completed transatlantic telegraph cable. The historic moment occurred at a ceremony celebrating the first successful communication across the Atlantic Ocean. While initially a groundbreaking achievement, the connection suffered from weak signals, leading to a cessation of services within a few weeks.
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