On This Day In Australia.

14th of September

The Royal Australian Navy’s first submarine, HMAS AE1, was lost at sea with all hands near Papua New Guinea on the 14th of September 1914. Skyhooks played at Monash University, Melbourne on this day in 1977.

8th of September

Racing Driver Peter Brock was killed in a crash during the Targa West rally in Gidgegannup, Western Australia, on September 8th, 2006. Born today: James Packer, Ronnie Burns, Mark Gable…

24th of August

On this day for the 24th of August. Born today Award-winning author David Ireland, Composer Richard Meale, broadcaster Erin Molan…

22nd of August

2019 Former Deputy Prime Minister, Tim Fischer, passed away on this day in 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He was 73.

19th of August

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. Born today: Mary-Anne Fahey, Brendan Nelson…

12th of August

Born on the 12th of August: Sir Keith Murdoch, Harry Hopman, Andrew “Boy” Charlton, Ian Rilen, Jamie Dunn and more. Christie Allen passed away on this day in 2008…