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Information about Australia
- With its Country Official Name, Australia.Australia's capital city is Canberra which can be found in Oceania.Australia is an independent county.The dailing code for the country is (+61)
Holidays in Australia
Today in History for May 9
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- New Australian $50 bank note misspelling of responsibility as "responsibilty" discovered on 46 million notes.
On this day in 2018
- DEATHS
- Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen, Australian heroin smuggler (Bali Nine), who died of stomach cancer at 34.
On this day in 2017
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Forza Horizon 3: Hot Wheels for Xbox One is released. Forza Horizon 3 Hot Wheels, the latest expansion for Forza Horizon 3, is now available exclusively on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs. Available either as part of the Forza Horizon 3 Expansion Pass, or as a standalone purchase, Forza Horizon 3 Hot Wheels transports you to a new Australian locale, where orange tracks spiral and loop into the air and iconic Hot Wheels cars come to life.
On this day in 2010
- EVENTS
- PGA Players Championship, TPC at Sawgrass: South African Tim Clark fires a final round 67 for his first PGA Tour victory,1 stroke ahead of Robert Allenby of Australia.
On this day in 2008
- SPORTS
- Jack Gibson, Australian rugby league footballer & coach, who died at 79.
On this day in 2001
- BIRTHS
- Musicallymaxim, TikTok Star, born in Australia.
On this day in 1998
- BIRTHS
- Mark Rodic, Soccer Player, born in Australia.
On this day in 1997
- BIRTHS
- Georgia Winkcup,, Sydney, born in Australia.
On this day in 1996
- BIRTHS
- Daniel Nielson, Australian footballer, Mahogany Creek, born in Australia.
On this day in 1995
- BIRTHS
- Heather Cooper, Australian handball player, Australia, born in Australia.
- Pit Seng Low, badminton player, Sydney, born in Australia.
On this day in 1994
- BIRTHS
- Jenny Blundell,, Canberra, born in Australia.
- Maddison Penn, Australian basketball player (1994-), Wahroonga, born in Australia.
- Liz Parnov, Australian pole vaulter, Moscow, born in Australia.
On this day in 1992
- BIRTHS
- Lawrence Andrew Kingsley Thomas, Soccer Player, born in Australia.
- Lawrence Thomas, Australian soccer player, Sydney, born in Australia.
- Nicholas Feely, Soccer Player, born in Australia.
- Nick Feely, association football player, Hong Kong, born in Australia.
- William Hopoate, Australian-Tongan rugby league player, Sydney, born in Australia.
On this day in 1989
- BIRTHS
- Leia Smith, Association footballer, Australia, born in Australia.
On this day in 1988
- EVENTS
- Australia's new parliament house is opened by Queen Elizabeth II in Canberra.
- BIRTHS
- Tim Sharp, Comic Book Artist, born in Australia.
On this day in 1987
- BIRTHS
- Scott Bolton, Australian rugby league player, Innisfail, born in Australia.
- Heath Davidson, Australian quad wheelchair tennis player, Australia, born in Australia.
On this day in 1986
- BIRTHS
- Henry Vanderglas, Australian rugby union player, Canberra, born in Australia.
- Scott Thompson, Australian rules footballer (born 1986), Geelong, born in Australia.
- Veronica Williams, Association footballer, Africatown, born in Australia.
On this day in 1985
- BIRTHS
- Rupert Harden, Australian rugby union player, Melbourne, born in Australia.
- Joel Riethmuller, Australian-Italian rugby league player, Tully, born in Australia.
- Matt Williams, equestrian, Noble Park, born in Australia.
On this day in 1984
- BIRTHS
- Tim Curran, Australian rugby union player, Vancouver, born in Canada.
On this day in 1983
- BIRTHS
- Sasha Farber, Australian professional dancer, Russia, born in Russia.
On this day in 1982
- BIRTHS
- Mathew Head, Australian rugby league player, Wagga Wagga, born in Australia.
- Louis Brain, English footballer, Birmingham, born in Australia.
- Andrew Price, Australian rugby league player, Canberra, born in Australia.
On this day in 1981
- BIRTHS
- Michael Ryan, Australian rugby league player, born 1981, Brisbane, born in Australia.
- DEATHS
- Nip Pellew, Australian cricketer (10 Tests 484 runs at 37), who died at 87.
On this day in 1980
- BIRTHS
- Sean Clingeleffer, Australian cricketer, Hobart, born in Australia.
- Zack Silva, Australian actor, Orcas Island, born in United States.
- Grant Hackett, Australian swimmer.
On this day in 1979
- BIRTHS
- Emily Martin, Australian rower, Melbourne, born in Australia.
- Nathan Templeton,, Newcastle upon Tyne, born in Australia.
On this day in 1977
- BIRTHS
- Ruth Corset, cyclist, Wewak, born in Australia.
- Michael Cotton, Australian politician, Sydney, born in Australia.
On this day in 1976
- BIRTHS
- Angelo COSTANZO, Soccer Player, born in Australia .
- Michael Power, Australian long-distance runner, Australia, born in Australia.
On this day in 1972
- BIRTHS
- Rick Kalowski, Australian television and film writer and producer, Australia, born in Australia.
- SPORTS
- Simon Hollingsworth, Australian 400m hurdler (Olympics 1992,96).
On this day in 1970
- BIRTHS
- Paul Hauff, Australian rugby league player, Cairns, born in Australia.
- John Davison, Canadian cricketer, Campbell River, born in Australia.
- DEATHS
- Percy Brier, Australian composer, who died at 84.
On this day in 1966
- BIRTHS
- Michael Gallagher, Australian rules footballer, born 1965, New South Wales, born in Australia.
On this day in 1963
- BIRTHS
- Barbara Perry, New South Wales politician, Auburn, born in Australia.
- Brian Melrose, Australian rugby union coach, Queensland, born in Australia.
On this day in 1962
- BIRTHS
- Tony Robinson, Australian politician, Melbourne, born in Australia.
On this day in 1961
- BIRTHS
- Alice Giles, Australian classical harpist, Adelaide, born in Australia.
On this day in 1960
- BIRTHS
- Jennifer Turrall, Australian swimmer, Olympic athlete, Commonwealth Games gold medallist, former world record-holder, Adelaide, born in Australia.
On this day in 1956
- BIRTHS
- Jana Wendt, Australian journalist, Melbourne, born in Australia.
- Jeff Malcolm, Australian boxer, Cowra, born in Australia.
On this day in 1955
- BIRTHS
- Kim Bradley, Australian surfer, Sydney, born in Australia.
- Debra Dawes, Australian painter, Goondiwindi, born in Australia.
- Tony Mulder, Australian politician, Rotterdam, born in Australia.
On this day in 1947
- BIRTHS
- Alan Mannix, Australian rules footballer, Newton-le-Willows, born in Australia.
On this day in 1945
- DEATHS
- Clem Hill, Australian cricketer (49 Tests for Australia 1896-1912), who died.
On this day in 1944
- BIRTHS
- Graham Brown, cricketer, Melbourne, born in Australia.
On this day in 1943
- BIRTHS
- John O'neill, Australian rugby league footballer and coach, Griffith, born in Australia.
On this day in 1942
- BIRTHS
- Brendon Hackwill, Australian rules footballer, Hobart, born in Australia.
- Bruce Rowland, Australian composer, Melbourne, born in Australia.
On this day in 1940
- BIRTHS
- Rolf Heimann, Australian cartoonist, North Sydney, born in Australia.
On this day in 1939
- BIRTHS
- Garry Spry, Australian politician, San Biagio di Callalta, born in Australia.
- Ken Warby, Australian motorboat racer, Newcastle, born in Australia.
On this day in 1938
- BIRTHS
- Barry Harris, Australian rugby league footballer, Camperdown, born in Australia.
On this day in 1936
- BIRTHS
- Keith Hamilton, Australian politician (Labor), Ballarat, born in Australia.
On this day in 1931
- BIRTHS
- Bill Rose, Australian rules footballer, Shepparton, born in Australia.
- Melva Saunders, basketball player (1931-), Mayfield, born in Australia.
On this day in 1930
- BIRTHS
- Bob Brown, Australian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer, Sydney, born in Australia.
- Gordon Bruce, Australian politician, Allora, born in Australia.
On this day in 1928
- BIRTHS
- Henry Wallace Browning,, Rockhampton, born in Australia.
On this day in 1927
- EVENTS
- Canberra replaces Melbourne as the capital of Australia, and the Australian Parliament convenes there for the first time..
- BIRTHS
- Max Basheer, Australian rules football administrator, London, born in Australia.
On this day in 1926
- BIRTHS
- Shirley Ogle, Australian sprinter, Melbourne, born in Australia.
On this day in 1925
- BIRTHS
- Toby Macdiarmid, Australian politician, Melbourne, born in Australia.
On this day in 1924
- BIRTHS
- Jack Taylor, Australian rules footballer, born 1924, Sydney, born in Australia.
On this day in 1922
- BIRTHS
- Jack Condon, Australian rules footballer, Hamilton, born in Australia.
- Col Hoy, Australian cricket umpire, Cairns, born in Australia.
- Peter Karmel, Australian economist, Hobart, born in Australia.
On this day in 1921
- BIRTHS
- Bob Lansdown, Australian public servant, East Maitland, born in Australia.
On this day in 1919
- BIRTHS
- Nene Gare, author of 'The Fringe Dwellers', Adelaide, born in Australia.
On this day in 1917
- BIRTHS
- Helen Palmer, publisher, Kew, born in Australia.
On this day in 1916
- BIRTHS
- John Sheehan, Australian politician, Ballarat, born in Australia.
On this day in 1913
- BIRTHS
- Victor Smith, Admiral (Australian Chiefs of Staff).
On this day in 1910
- BIRTHS
- Colin Mccathie,, Gympie, born in Australia.
On this day in 1907
- BIRTHS
- Leo Dwyer, Australian rules footballer, Murchison, born in Australia.
- Norman Morris, cricketer, Sydney, born in Australia.
On this day in 1906
- BIRTHS
- Bert Clarke, Australian rules footballer b1906, Stratford, born in Australia.
On this day in 1903
- BIRTHS
- Leslie Harrison, Australian politician, Beenleigh, born in Australia.
On this day in 1901
- EVENTS
- The first Australian Parliament opens in Melbourne, though the first working session will not be until 21 May.
On this day in 1900
- BIRTHS
- Alan Stout, British-Australian philosopher, Fryerstown, born in Australia.
On this day in 1899
- BIRTHS
- George Gray, Australian politician from Tasmania, Bendigo, born in Australia.
On this day in 1894
- BIRTHS
- Thomas Scholfield, Australian politician, Telangatuk East, born in Australia.
On this day in 1891
- BIRTHS
- Toner Hosking, Australian rules footballer, Deep Lead, born in Australia.
- Theo Stewart, Australian cricketer, Broken Hill, born in Australia.
On this day in 1890
- BIRTHS
- John Ellis, cricketer, Melbourne, born in Australia.
On this day in 1889
- BIRTHS
- Les Rusich, Australian rules footballer, South Melbourne, born in Australia.
On this day in 1888
- BIRTHS
- Charles Hammand, Australian rugby union player, Waverley, born in Australia.
On this day in 1887
- BIRTHS
- Jimmy Luff, Australian rules footballer, Hawthorn, born in Australia.
- Herbert Baldock, Australian politician, Hay, born in Australia.
On this day in 1886
- BIRTHS
- Charles Russen, cricketer, Launceston, born in Australia.
- Alby Ingleman, Australian rules footballer, Brunswick, born in Australia.
On this day in 1884
- BIRTHS
- Fred James, Australian rules footballer, St Arnaud, born in Australia.
On this day in 1877
- BIRTHS
- Gustave Barnes, Australian artist, Merino, born in Australia.
On this day in 1876
- BIRTHS
- Oliver Uppill, Australian politician, Nantawarra, born in Australia.
- Mike O'hehir, Australian rules footballer, Ballan, born in Australia.
On this day in 1857
- BIRTHS
- Sidney Kidman, Australian businessman, Adelaide, born in Australia.
On this day in 1856
- BIRTHS
- Henry Joseph Grayson, Australian scientist, Rome, born in Australia.
On this day in 1850
- BIRTHS
- Barrington Wood, Mayor of Fremantle, Western Australia, Fremantle, born in Australia.
On this day in 1844
- BIRTHS
- Thomas Macdonald-Paterson, Australian politician, Glasgow, born in Australia.
- William Edward Addis, clergyman, Edinburgh, born in Australia.
On this day in 1837
- BIRTHS
- Ben Hall, Australian bushranger, New South Wales, born in Australia.
On this day in 1834
- BIRTHS
- Peter Waite, Australian philanthropist, Northampton, born in Australia.
On this day in 1830
- BIRTHS
- William Fowler, Australian hymnwriter, Hobart, born in Australia.
On this day in 1829
- BIRTHS
- Charles Walter De Vis, English clergyman, botanist and zoologist, Birmingham, born in Australia.
On this day in 1828
- BIRTHS
- Nicholas Chevalier, Australian artist, Saint Petersburg, born in New Zealand.