- 1885 – Ben Chifley, politician and 16th Prime Minister of Australia, was born in Bathurst, New South Wales.
- 1918 – First direct radio message between London and Sydney.
- 1948 – Denis Burke, former Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, was born in Queensland.
- 1957 – Nick Cave, Australian rock musician and songwriter, was born in Warracknabeal, Victoria.
- 1978 – Harry Kewell, Australian football (soccer) player, was born in Smithfield, Sydney.