1966 - On This Day In Australia.

16th of June

Explorer William Lawson passed away on the 16th of June 1850. Born today: Peter Sterling, Mark Occhilupo…

9th of March

Musician and actor Jon English passed away on the 9th of March 2016 aged 66. Born Today: Tony “Plugger” Lockett…

17th of December

1966 The single Ooh La La by Normie Rowe went to number 1 on this day in 1966.

17th of November

Convicted criminal and author Mark “Chopper” Read was born on November 17th, 1954 in Melbourne. Also born today: Darren Beadman, Kate Ceberano…

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…

23rd of October

Jack Brabham won his third Formula One World Championship after finishing 2nd in the Mexican Grand Prix on the 23rd of October, 1966. Born today: John Bogie…