1952 - On This Day In Australia.

15th of March

The first official cricket test match was played on the 15th of March 1877 between Australia and England at the MCG. Born today: Christine Anu, John Swan…

18th of November

The single I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John went to number 1 on this day in 1974. Born today: Ross Wilson, Trent Barrett…

25th of September

The 7th Prime Minister of Australia, William “Billy” Hughes was born in London on the 25th of September 1862. Also born today: Colin Friels, Tim Zoehrer…

The games of the XXVII Olympiad were opened in Sydney, NSW, on the 15th of September 2000. The oldest running cinema in mainland Australia, The Empire Picture Theatre, opened in Bowral, NSW on this day in 1915. Born on this day: actress Paula Duncan…

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.

12th of June

Number 1 on this day in 1978, I Can’t Stand The Rain by Eruption. Born on the 12th of June: Sam Thaiday, Warwick Capper, Terry Alderman, Issi Dye…