What actually happened on January 26? - Ano ba talaga ang nangyari noong Enero 26?

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia’s history. Often described as the nation’s birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - Ang Enero 26 ay isa sa pinagdedebatihan na petsa sa kasaysayan ng Australia. Madalas itong tawaging kaarawan ng bansa, ngunit hindi nito talaga tanda ang pagtatatag ng kolonya o ng Commonwealth. Ipinapakita nito ang kumplikadong kasaysayan ng kolonisasyon, politika, at paglaban ng mga First Nations, kaya iba-iba ang pananaw ng mga tao sa araw na ito.