1978 - On This Day In Australia.

16th of March

Cold Chisel played at the Bondi Lifesaver, Bondi Junction on the 16th of March 1978. Born on the 16th of March: Brett Kenny, Leo McKern…

15th of March

The first official cricket test match was played on the 15th of March 1877 between Australia and England at the MCG. Born today: Christine Anu, John Swan…

12th of November

Tennis champion Paul McNamee was born on the 12th of November 1954 in Melbourne, Victoria. Also born today: Paul Gildea, Jason Day…

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…

21st of October

Edward Gough Whitlam, the 21st Prime Minister of Australia, passed away on the 21st of October 2014 aged 98. Born on this day: Allan Grice, David Campese…

12th of October

In what became known as The Walsh Street Police Shootings, 2 Victorian police, Constables Steven Tynan and Damian Eyre were shot dead on the 12th of October 1988. Born on this day: Hugh Jackman…