06 December, 2006

70 years of the ABC's history

Enjoy a look at the events surrounding the 70 years of the ABC's history - and more.

This project intends to provide a continually developing chronology of Australian history (from 1900 at this stage), which we hope will become a useful resource for visitors to this site.

The changing audio/visual samples are supported by the extensive collections of ABC Archives, which underpin our program making activities

1964
June The Beatles tour Australia. Video clip

1965
Apr 29 Canberra: Prime Minister Menzies commits Australian troops to fight in Vietnam. Video Clip

http://www.abc.net.au/archives/timeline/1960s.htm



1972
Vic: First Sunbury Music Festival. Video Clip

Jan 17 Canberra: Aboriginal Tent Embassy set up outside Parliament House, in demonstration for land rights. Video Clip

http://www.abc.net.au/archives/timeline/1970s.htm






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