1942 - On This Day In Australia.

3rd of March

The town of Broome, Western Australia was attacked by Japanese fighter planes on the 3rd of March 1942. Around 88 people were killed. Born today: George Miller, Brent Tate…

21st of October

Edward Gough Whitlam, the 21st Prime Minister of Australia, passed away on the 21st of October 2014 aged 98. Born on this day: Allan Grice, David Campese…

4th of June

Born on the 4th of June: Mick Doohan, Kasey Chambers, “Baby” John Burgess, Robie Porter. Passing on this day: Doc Neeson, Allen Fryer…

2nd of June

Alfred Deakin was elected as Prime Minister for the third time on the 2nd of June 1909. Mike Ahern, the 32nd Premier of Queensland was born on this day in 1942.

1st of June

Torpedo from a Japanese mini-sub sank HMAS Kuttabul inside Sydney Harbour on 1st of June 1942. Born today: Colleen McCullough, Jason Donovan, Tyrone Roberts…