Which event took place at Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Captain Arthur Phillip raised the British flag at Sydney Cove and began the colony of New South Wales
- Step 1: 26 January 1788 is the day the First Fleet landed at Sydney Cove under its commander. Answer: Captain Arthur Phillip raised the flag and began the colony. Why not the others: Cook claimed the east coast in 1770, Macquarie governed from 1810 to 1821 and Light planned Adelaide in 1837.
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