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16 May:

The explosion cloud resulting from the Operation Hurricane detonation 3 October 1952

• 1954 – World champion boxer Jimmy Carruthers retires, undefeated.
• 1956 – The first post-war British nuclear tests begin in Australia, with Operation Mosaic at Monte Bello Islands, Western Australia.
• 1983 – NSW Premier Neville Wran steps aside in response to allegations raised by ABC TV program Four Corners that he attempted to influence the NSW Magistracy.

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