1982 - On This Day In Australia.

19th of June

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

18th of June

Singer-songwriter Peter Allen passed away on the 18th of June 1992 aged 48. Born today: Billy Slater, Nathan Cavaleri, Cameron Smith…

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…

27th of November

Television presenter Simon Townsend was born on the 27th of November, 1945. Also born today: fashion designer Andy Truong. Passing today: author May Gibbs, Phil…

21st of November

Pioneering cardiac surgeon, Victor Chang, was born in Shanghai, China, on the 21st of November 1936. Also born today: Grahame Bond, Peter Koppes, Justin Langer…