Portal:Australia/Anniversaries/October/October 23

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.