1989 - On This Day In Australia.

20th of February

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…

9th of November

Musician Delta Goodrem was born on the 9th of November 1984. Also born today: Jana Pittman, John Singleton, Sean Kelly…

31st of July

On the 31st of July 1902, 96 Miners were killed after an explosion in the Mt Kembla coal mine. Born on this day: Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Ian Roberts, Russell Morris…

13th of June

Born on the 13th of June: Red Symonds, Slim Dusty, Ante Covic, Esther Anderson. Passing away on this day, Jim Keays, Ben Chifley…

5th of June

Born on the 5th of June: Jockey Roy Higgins, Rugby Union player Mark Ella, Swimmer Emily Seebohm, Tennis player Scott Draper. Passing today: Alan Bond…

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.