1975 - On This Day In Australia.

31st of March

1975 The single Horror Movie by Skyhooks went to number 1 on this day in 1975.

3rd of March

The town of Broome, Western Australia was attacked by Japanese fighter planes on the 3rd of March 1942. Around 88 people were killed. Born today: George Miller, Brent Tate…

1960 Johnny O’Keefe released the Single She’s My Baby in 1960. It went to number one on this day, the 20th of February. 1961 Composer Percy Grainger passed away on the 20th of February 1961, aged 78, in White Plains, New York, U.S. 1975 Skyhooks played at Luna Park, St Kilda on this day in…

6th of December

Founder of Arnott’s Biscuits, William Arnott, was born on the 6th of December 1827 in Pathhead, Scotland. Also born today Alan McGilvray, Ally Fowler, Tim…

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…

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…