1955 - On This Day In Australia.

15th of June

Sir Ninian Stephen, the 20th Governor General of Australia, was born on the 15th of June 1923. Also born today: Pia Miranda, Russell Hitchcock, David Lyons…

21st of November

Pioneering cardiac surgeon, Victor Chang, was born in Shanghai, China, on the 21st of November 1936. Also born today: Grahame Bond, Peter Koppes, Justin Langer…

5th of October

Actress and author Diane Cilento was born in Mooloolaba, Qld, on the 5th of October 1933. Also born today: Wilbur Wilde. Melbourne newspaper The Herald ceased publication after 150 years…

19th of August

On the 19th of August 1930, the two halves of the arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge meet for the first time. There was a combined error of only 13mm. Born today: Mary-Anne Fahey, Brendan Nelson…

31st of May

Blaxland, Lawson, and Wentworth mark a route across the Blue Mountains on the 31st of May 1813. Born today: Tommy Emmanuel, Todd McKenney, Mark Lizotte…