Date : 1973-October-20
Country/Region : Australia
Queen Elizabeth II opened the Sydney Opera House on October 20, 1973. One million people turned out to watch this opening ceremony. Here, the Queen visited Bennelong Point to officially open the new Opera House with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Premier of New South Wales, Sir Robert Askin.
Category : Art
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