Julia Gillard become the first female Prime Minister of Australia.

South Africa defeats New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final

South Africa defeats New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final. Nelson Mandela presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb-Ellis trophy in what became an iconic…

A combined British and Indian combined force defeats the United States Army – the Battle of Beaver Dams.

The Soviet Union makes travel over land between West Germany and West Berlin impossible.

The Moscow Victory Parade takes place after the defeat of the Nazi army.