1986 - On This Day In Australia.

15th of June

Sir Ninian Stephen, the 20th Governor General of Australia, was born on the 15th of June 1923. Also born today: Pia Miranda, Russell Hitchcock, David Lyons…

10th of November

Bandleader, TV Host, comedian and actor Bobby Limb was born on the 10th of November 1921 in Adelaide. Also born today: Alan Moffatt, Chris Joannou, Chris Lilley…

8th of September

Racing Driver Peter Brock was killed in a crash during the Targa West rally in Gidgegannup, Western Australia, on September 8th, 2006. Born today: James Packer, Ronnie Burns, Mark Gable…

12th of June

Number 1 on this day in 1978, I Can’t Stand The Rain by Eruption. Born on the 12th of June: Sam Thaiday, Warwick Capper, Terry Alderman, Issi Dye…

2nd of June

Alfred Deakin was elected as Prime Minister for the third time on the 2nd of June 1909. Mike Ahern, the 32nd Premier of Queensland was born on this day in 1942.