1945 - 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…

27th of November

Television presenter Simon Townsend was born on the 27th of November, 1945. Also born today: fashion designer Andy Truong. Passing today: author May Gibbs, Phil…

1905 Alfred Deakin, Australia’s 2nd Prime Minister, was elected for the second time on this day in 1905. 1929 Sports journalist, TV and radio presenter, Ron Casey, was born on the 5th of July 1929 in Lismore. New South Wales. 1945 John Curtin, Australia’s 14th Prime Minister passed away after suffering from heart disease. He…

10th of June

Australia defeated France 20 – 2 in the final of the Rugby League World Cup at the Sydney Cricket Ground in front of a crowd of 54,290 on the 10th of June 1968. Born today…

7th of June

Born on the 7th of June: John Olsen, Iggy Azalea, Anna Torv, Gia Carides, Jimi Hocking…