1962 - On This Day In Australia.

11th of November

Bush ranger Ned Kelly was hanged on the 11th of November 1880 after being found guilty of murder. Born on this day: Kathy Lette, James Morrison, Mario Fenech…

10th of November

Bandleader, TV Host, comedian and actor Bobby Limb was born on the 10th of November 1921 in Adelaide. Also born today: Alan Moffatt, Chris Joannou, Chris Lilley…

29th of October

Former World number one tennis player, Frank Sedgman, was born in Mont Albert, Victoria, on the 29th of October 1927. Also born on this day: Eddie McGuire, Greg Blewett, Matthew…

9th of June

Six children and one adult were killed in a tragic fire in the ghost train at Sydney’s Luna Park on the 9th of June 1979. Born today: Andrew Symonds, Boyd Cordner…

2nd of June

Alfred Deakin was elected as Prime Minister for the third time on the 2nd of June 1909. Mike Ahern, the 32nd Premier of Queensland was born on this day in 1942.