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Darwin marks Bombing of Darwin Day each year on which date?

Answer: 19 February

On 19 February 1942, Darwin suffered the first Japanese air raid on the Australian mainland.

Darwin Cenotaph · Bicentennial Park, overlooking the harbour

It became a national day of observance in 2011. The Darwin Cenotaph in Bicentennial Park overlooks the harbour, where the first shots were fired in Darwin's defence.

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