Historical Events
Eureka Stockade
Eureka Stockade: In what is claimed by many to be the birth of Australian democracy, more than 20 goldminers at Ballarat, Victoria, are killed by state troopers in an uprising over mining licences
Famous Birthdays
- William Milton, British cricket all-rounder (3 Tests South Africa, 2 wickets) and rugby union centre (2 Tests England), born in Little Marlow, England (d. 1930)
About December 3, 1854
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 169 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
