Portal:Military history of Australia/Selected anniversaries/May/May 23

May 23


 * 1945 – World War II: An order was issued to I Corps to seize and occupy Balikpapan on Borneo. This order led to the 7th Division landing as part of Operation Oboe Six.
 * 1962 – Vietnam War: Government announced that a team of advisers was to be sent to Vietnam.