4 Jul 1776: United States Declaration of Independence
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1788
26 Jun 1788: The British Crown Colony of New South Wales started with the establishment of a settlement and penal colony at Port Jackson by Captain Arthur Phillip on 26 January 1788.
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1794
1794: The name Australia is used by George Shaw and appears to be the first documented use.
1755 - 1797 (~ 41 years)
