1979 - 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…

The Australian F1 Grand Prix was cancelled due to fear of spreading the COVID19 virus on the 13th of March 2020. The ODI cricket Aus VS NZ was played in an empty SCG as the Government banned all public gatherings of more than 500 people.

9th of March

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

7th of December

The 6th Prime Minister of Australia, Joseph Cook, was born on the 7th of December 1860 in Staffordshire, England. Also born today: Geoff Lawson, Mark Geyer…

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…

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…