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On This Day: April 19, 1984 – Advance Australia Fair Became the Official National Anthem

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On This Day: April 19, 1984 – Advance Australia Fair Became the Official National Anthem.

On this day April 19, 1984, Australia officially adopted Advance Australia Fair as its national anthem, replacing God Save the Queen. The decision came after a nationwide vote where the public chose the new anthem to better reflect the country’s identity and independence.

Alongside the anthem, green and gold were also formally recognized as Australia’s national colors. These colors had already been popular in sports uniforms and symbols and became a proud part of Australia’s image on the...
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