1950 - 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…

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…

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…

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…

11th of June

One of the Worlds first film studios, The Limelight Department, began operation in Melbourne on the 11th of June 1892. Born today: Geoff Ogilvy, Pat Wilson…

8th of June

The ship Pasha Bulker ran aground during a major storm on 8th of June 2007 on Nobbys Beach in Newcastle, New South Wales. Born today: David Barnhill, Steve…