- 1917 – Charles McDonald ceased being Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives.
- 1927 – Country music singer Slim Dusty born.
- 1933 – The Australian Antarctic Territory is established.
- 1951 – Former prime minister Ben Chifley died.
- 1959 – Politician Steve Georganas born.
- 1998 – The ruling National Party government of Rob Borbidge is defeated and a minority ALP government, led by Peter Beattie is elected in Queensland.