1948 - On This Day In Australia.

21st of June

World Champion boxer Lionel Rose was born on the 21st of June 1948. Also born today: Craig Lowndes, Shelly Craft, John Paul Young…

5th of December

Harry Holgate AO, the 36th Premier of Tasmania, was born in Maitland, NSW, on the 5th of December 1933. Also born today, Tony Crafter, Denise Drysdale, Cooper…

28th of November

The 3rd Premier of Tasmania, William Weston, was born on the 28th of November 1804 in Shoreditch, London, England. Also born today: Keith Miller, Ryan Kwanten…

19th of November

HMAS Sydney was lost with 645 lives on this day in 1941. Born today: John Cave, Cameron Bancroft…

16th of November

Qantas was founded on the 16th of November 1920 as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited in Winton, Queensland. Born today: Colin Burgess, Ken James..

30th of October

Actor and comedian Garry McDonald was born in Bondi, New South Wales, on the 30th of October 1948. Also born on this day: Doug Parkinson, Mike Valetta…