1877 ⟶ First Test Cricket Match: England vs. Australia

The first test cricket match, between England and Australia,...
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🏏 First Known First-Class Cricket Match

The earliest known first-class cricket match takes place in Sussex.⟶
First Known First-Class Cricket Match (1697)
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United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🚢 First Fleet Lands in Australia

First Fleet arrives in Australia⟶
First Fleet Lands in Australia (1788)
ColonialismBritish EmpireIndigenous AustraliansExplorationSettlementNew South WalesExpansionism
AustraliaAustraliaUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom

🇬🇧 British Settlement of Sydney

First permanent European settlement established in Australia by Britain at Sydney.⟶
ColonialismBritish EmpireExplorationSettlementNew South WalesIndigenous Australians
AustraliaAustraliaUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom

⚽ First International Soccer Match: England vs. Scotland

The first recognised international soccer match, between England and Scotland, is played.⟶
First International Soccer Match: England vs. Scotland (1872)
FootballSportInternational RelationsCultural Exchange
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🏏 First Test Cricket Match: England vs. Australia

The first test cricket match, between England and Australia, is played.⟶
First Test Cricket Match: England vs. Australia (1877)
SportsColonialismInternational CompetitionLeisure
AustraliaAustraliaUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom

🎾 Lawn Tennis Association Established

Lawn Tennis Association founded in London⟶
Lawn Tennis Association Established (1888)
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