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October 24, 1942. During the Second Battle of El Alamein, this photograph, showing Australian soldiers "attacking", was staged by British Army photographer Sgt Len Chetwyn.
- 1937 – The ACTU calls on the government to boycott trade with Japan, following the Japanese invasion of China.
- 1942 – The Battle of El Alamein, in Egypt, began with a massive artillery bombardment preceding attacks by British and Australian divisions.
- 1978 – Archie Thompson, Melbourne Victory football (soccer) player, is born in New Zealand.
- 1991 – First general strike in 65 years takes place in New South Wales.
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