Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Gough Whitlam Biography and Timeline

Follow Gough Whitlam through 4 dated historical records for Australia.

Gough Whitlam, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1973–1973Years on this page

1973

International Court of Justice

Prime Minister of Australia · Warfare / Nuclear

Australia and New Zealand institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice against French atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the South Pacific

Role range: 1972-1975

Nuclear Power

Prime Minister of Australia · Warfare / Nuclear

Australia and New Zealand institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice against French atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the South Pacific

Role range: 1972-1975

International Court of Justice

Prime Minister of Australia · Warfare / Nuclear

The International Court of Justice, at the request of Australia and New Zealand, states that France should avoid nuclear tests causing radioactive fall-out in the South Pacific

Role range: 1972-1975

Nuclear Power

Prime Minister of Australia · Warfare / Nuclear

The International Court of Justice, at the request of Australia and New Zealand, states that France should avoid nuclear tests causing radioactive fall-out in the South Pacific

Role range: 1972-1975

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