1st of June

1st of June

1937

  • Author and neuroscientist Colleen McCullough was born in Wellington, NSW on the 1st of June 1937.

1942

  • Japanese mini-submarine M-24 fired two torpedoes at US Cruiser Chicago, inside Sydney Harbour in the early hours of the morning, June 1st, 1942. The torpedoes both missed the Chicago but one of them hit the breakwater where HMAS Kuttabul, a converted ferry boat, was tied up. The explosion cut the boat in half resulting in the death of 19 Royal Australian Navy and two Royal Navy sailors. A further 10 were injured.

1968

  • Actor & singer Jason Donovan was born on the 1st of June 1968 in Malvern, Vic.

1977

  • Dragon and Skyhooks played at Regent Theatre, Sydney on this day in 1977

1981

The top 10 singles on the national chart for the 1st of June 1981:

  1. Jealous Guy, Roxy Music
  2. Angel Of The Morning, Juice Newton
  3. Keep On Loving You, REO Speedwagon
  4. This Ole House, Shakin’ Stevens
  5. Turn Me Loose, Lover Boy
  6. In The Air Tonight, Phil Collins
  7. 9 To 5, Sheena Easton
  8. Bette Davis Eyes, Kim Carnes
  9. Fade To Grey, Visage
  10. Cool World, Mondo Rock

1991

  • Rugby League player Tyrone Roberts was born in Grafton, NSW on this day in 1991. Tyrone is a NSW Country and Indigenous All Star representative player.
  • Judge Mercy played at Springfields, Kings Cross on this day in 1991.

2004

  • Jennifer Hawkins is crowned Miss Universe on this day in 2004.

2015

  • Joan Kirner, the 42nd Premier of Victoria, passed away on this day in 2015 aged 76.

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