19th of August

1930

• On the 19th of August 1930, the two halves of the arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge meet for the first time. There was a combined error of only 13mm. It was five years after construction started.

1955

• Actress and comedian Mary-Anne Fahey was born in Melbourne, Victoria, on the 19th of August 1955. She is probably best known for her Comedy Company character Kylie Mole.

1958

• Politician and Director of the Australian War Memorial, Brendan Nelson, was born on this day in 1958.

1978

• Jeff St John, Jim Keays Band, and Texas played at Bombay Rock, Brunswick on this day in 1978.

1983

• Musician and actress, Missy Higgins, was born in Melbourne, Victoria, on August 19th, 1983.
• Mother Goose played at Penrith Leagues Club, Penrith on this day in 1983