Abel Tasman was the first known European explorer to reach the islands of Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania ) and New Zealand, and to sight the Fiji islands. Source: Internet
April June * April 3 The Nepalese invasion of Tibet starts the Nepalese–Tibetan War (1855-1856). citation * May 1 Van Diemen's Land separated administratively from New South Wales and granted self-government. Source: Internet
Bishop Robert Willson visited Norfolk Island from Van Diemen's Land on three occasions. Source: Internet
At worst, like the natives of Van Diemen's Land, they are exterminated." Source: Internet
In 1798, George Bass and Matthew Flinders circumnavigated Van Diemen's Land, proving that it was an island. Source: Internet
Convicts completing their sentences or earning their ticket-of-leave often promptly left Van Diemen's Land. Source: Internet