The battle between the Australian light cruiser HMAS Sydney and the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran took place on the 19th of November 1941, off the coast of Western Australia. Both ships were destroyed in the half-hour battle. 645 Australian and 77 German lives were lost.
1948
John Cave aka “William Shakespeare” was born on the 19th of November 1948.
1982
Little River Band played at Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads.
Haiku and Mysterons played at Astra Hotel, Bondi.
Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons and Nightwatchmen played at Armadale Hotel, Armadale.
INXS and Paul Kelly and The Dots played at Bombay Rock, Brunswick.
Dear Enemy played at Central Club Hotel, Richmond.
1992
Australian representative cricketer Cameron Bancroft was born on the 19th of November 1992.
2016
Musician Hugh McDonald passed away on this day in 2016 aged 62. McDonald was a longtime member of the band Redgum.
