Portal:Australia/Anniversaries/October/October 23
October 24, 1942. During the Second Battle of El Alamein, this photograph, showing Australian soldiers "attacking", was staged by British Army photographer Sgt Len Chetwyn.
1937
– The
ACTU
calls on the government to boycott trade with
Japan
, following the
Japanese invasion of China
.
1942
– The
Battle of El Alamein
, in
Egypt
, began with a massive artillery bombardment preceding attacks by British and Australian divisions.
1978
–
Archie Thompson
,
Melbourne Victory
football (soccer)
player, is born in
New Zealand
.
1991
– First
general strike
in 65 years takes place in New South Wales.