1983 - On This Day In Australia.

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…

12th of March

Pop Singer, Composer, Record Producer, and TV Host Johnny Young was born on the 12th of March 1947 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Passing today: Don Burrows…

5th of December

Harry Holgate AO, the 36th Premier of Tasmania, was born in Maitland, NSW, on the 5th of December 1933. Also born today, Tony Crafter, Denise Drysdale, Cooper…

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…

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…

27th of September

Parramatta Eels Rugby League team won their first premiership with a 20-11 grand final victory over the Newtown Jets on the 27th of September 1981. Born today: Greg Ham…