Olympic and World champion swimmer Michael Wenden was born in Sydney, New South Wales, on the 17th of November 1949. Wenden competed in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics winning two gold medals, a silver, and a bronze.
1954
Convicted criminal and author Mark “Chopper” Read was born on November 17th, 1954, in Melbourne Victoria.
1965
Champion jockey Darren Beadman was born in Canberra, ACT, on the 17th of November 1965.
Musician Amanda Brown was born on November 17th, 1965.
1966
Musician Kate Ceberano was born in Melbourne, Victoria on this day in 1966.
1969
Actress and TV host Tania Zaetta was born in Merbien, Victoria, on the 17th of November 1969.
1979
INXS played at the Manly Vale Hotel, Manly Vale on this day in 1979.
Cold Chisel played at The Playroom, Tallebudgera on this day in 1979.
Mental As Anything played at the Arkaba Hotel, Fullarton on this day in 1979.
2016
Musician Mick Fettes passed away died on the 17th of November 2016 aged 65. He was best known as the singer from Madder Lake.
