Captain Arthur Phillip, leading the First Fleet, arrived at Botany Bay in Australia on January 26, 1788, establishing the first British colony there. This event marked the beginning of British colonization in Australia.

Captain Arthur Phillip was the governor of the new colony and a crucial figure in Australia's early history. The First Fleet included around 1,400 people — convicts, soldiers, and their families — many of whom were used to creating a new settlement.

The day is now commemorated as Australia Day, a national public holiday. It has become both a celebration and a controversial remembrance of the impact on Aboriginal peoples and cultures.

How do you feel about how Australia Day is celebrated today?