1976 - On This Day In Australia.

21st of June

World Champion boxer Lionel Rose was born on the 21st of June 1948. Also born today: Craig Lowndes, Shelly Craft, John Paul Young…

19th of June

The Valiant VH Charger first hit the streets on the 19th of June 1971. Born today: Poppy Montgomery, Hamilton Hume…

28th of November

The 3rd Premier of Tasmania, William Weston, was born on the 28th of November 1804 in Shoreditch, London, England. Also born today: Keith Miller, Ryan Kwanten…

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…

1823 Sir John Colton, the 13th Premier of South Australia, was born in Devon, England, on the 23rd of September 1823. Colton was Premier from the 6th of June 1876 until the 26th of October 1877. 1940 Australian representative Water Polo, Rugby Union, and Rugby League player, Dick Thornett, was born on this day in 1940.…