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February 20, 1913
On February 20, 1913, king O'Malley drives in the first survey peg to mark commencement of work on the construction of Canberra.
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Featured · February 20, 1913
King O'Malley drives in the first survey peg to mark commencement of work on the construction of Canberra.
King O'Malley was an American-born Australian politician who served in the House of Representatives from 1901 to 1917, and served two terms as Minister for Home Affairs. He is remembered for his role in the development of the national capital Canberra as well as his advocacy for the creation of a national bank.
Around 1913
The year in brief
1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar, the 1913th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 913th year of the 2nd millennium, the 13th year of the 20th…
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On February 20, 1913
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1913 King O'Malley drives in the first survey peg to mark commencement of work on the construction of Canberra. Early 20th-century American-Australian politician (c.1858-1953)
King O'Malley was an American-born Australian politician who served in the House of Representatives from 1901 to 1917, and served two terms as Minister for Home Affairs. He is remembered for his role in the development of the national capital Canberra as well as his advocacy for the creation of a national bank.
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Other moments from 1913
- April 24 The Woolworth Building, a skyscraper in New York City, is opened.
- April 4 First Balkan War: Greek aviator Emmanouil Argyropoulos becomes the first pilot to die in the Hellenic Air Force when his plane crashes.
- August 10 Second Balkan War: Delegates from Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, and Greece sign the Treaty of Bucharest, ending the war.
- August 13 First production in the UK of stainless steel by Harry Brearley.
- August 16 Tōhoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit female students.
- August 16 Completion of the Royal Navy battlecruiser HMS Queen Mary.
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