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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 March 4
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- New study confirms human-caused climate change did make the 2020 Australian bushfire season worse, published by World Weather Attribution.
On this day in 2005
- DEATHS
- Una Hale, Australian soprano (b. 1922).
On this day in 2004
- BIRTHS
- Matthew Scarcella, Soccer Player, born in Australia.
On this day in 2003
- BIRTHS
- Presley Lucien Ortiz, Soccer Player, born in Australia.
- Jordi Francis Valadon, Soccer Player, born in Australia.
- ALBUMS
- Come Here When You Sleepwalk was released by Clue To Kalo. The debut album from Adelaide, Australia's Mark Mitchell (who records as Clue To Kalo) is a mix of indie rock and electronica, drawing comparisons to everyone from Badly Drawn Boy to Dntel.
On this day in 2002
- BIRTHS
- Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva,, Australia, born in Australia.
- DEATHS
- Elyne Mitchell, Australian author (b. 1913).
On this day in 1999
- BIRTHS
- Hannah Southwell, association football player, Australia, born in Australia.
On this day in 1998
- BIRTHS
- Angus Blyth, rugby union player (1998-), Wahroonga, born in Australia.
On this day in 1997
- BIRTHS
- Matisse Thybulle, American-Australian NBA player (Philadelphia 76ers), born in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Tayo Ricci, TikTok Star, born in Melbourne, Australia.
On this day in 1996
- BIRTHS
- Jemma Mi Mi, Australian netball player, Newcastle, born in Australia.
On this day in 1995
- BIRTHS
- Josh Inglis, Australian cricketer, Leeds, born in Australia.
On this day in 1994
- BIRTHS
- John Porch, rugby union player, Orange, born in Australia.
- Kamdyn Mcintosh, Australian Rules Footballer, born in Australia.
- Jake Bensted, Australian judoka, Geelong, born in Australia.
- Tom Moloney, rugby union player (1994-), Australia, born in Australia.
On this day in 1993
- BIRTHS
- Paulo Retre, Australian association football player, Melbourne, born in Australia.
- Paulo Ricardo Pereira Retre, Soccer Player, born in Australia.
- Nathan Hart, cyclist, Canberra, born in Australia.
- Bobbie Goulding Jr., Australian rugby league player, Auckland, born in Australia.
On this day in 1992
- BIRTHS
- Ndumba Makeche, Zambian footballer, Lusaka, born in Australia.
- Matt Groat, rugby league player, Sydney, born in Australia.
- Tom Nicholls, Australian rules footballer, Yarrawonga, born in Australia.
On this day in 1991
- BIRTHS
- Sam Poolman, Australian netball player, Newcastle, born in Australia.
On this day in 1989
- BIRTHS
- Rhys Magin, Australian footballer, Nambour, born in Australia.
- Annie Maloney, Australian cricketer, Cairns, born in Australia.
On this day in 1988
- BIRTHS
- Brooke Spence, Association footballer, Brisbane, born in Australia.
- Jaele Patrick, Australian female springboard diver, Lilydale, born in Australia.
- Joel Allwright, association football player, Adelaide, born in Australia.
- Taulima Tautai, Australian-Samoan rugby league player, Sydney, born in Australia.
- Liam Patrick, Australian rules footballer, Lajamanu, born in Australia.
On this day in 1987
- SPORTS
- Cameron Wood, Australian rules footballer.
On this day in 1986
- BIRTHS
- David Trotter, Australian rules footballer, Lockhart, born in Australia.
On this day in 1985
- BIRTHS
- Angela White, Australian actress & political candidate, Sydney, born in Australia.
- Felicity Galvez, Australian swimmer, Olympic gold medallist, world champion, former world record-holder, Melbourne, born in Australia.
On this day in 1984
- BIRTHS
- Leigh Sedley, DJ, born in Australia.
- Rhys Carter, Australian basketball player, Sale, born in Australia.
On this day in 1983
- BIRTHS
- Matthew Krok, Australian actor, Sydney, born in Australia.
- Nathan Lonie, Australian rules footballer, Frankston, born in Australia.
- Hugh Evans, Australian humanitarian, Melbourne, born in Australia.
- Al Kanaar, Australian rugby union player, Nowra, born in Australia.
- Darren Lapthorne, Australian racing cyclist, Melbourne, born in Australia.
- SPORTS
- Ryan Lonie, Australian football player..
On this day in 1980
- BIRTHS
- Ben Briand, Australian film director, Kew, born in Australia.
- Grant Reibel,, Bowen, born in Australia.
On this day in 1979
- BIRTHS
- Geoff Huegill, Australian swimmer, Olympic silver medallist, world champion, former world record-holder, Gove Peninsula, born in Australia.
On this day in 1977
- BIRTHS
- Lachlan Jones, Australian Paralympic athlete, Melbourne, born in Australia.
On this day in 1975
- BIRTHS
- Kristi Harrower, Basketball Player, born in Australia.
- Michael Darragh, Australian film director, Melbourne, born in Australia.
- Tracie Mcgovern, association football player, Wauchope, born in Australia.
On this day in 1974
- BIRTHS
- Gary Dhurrkay, Australian footballer, Northern Territory, born in Australia.
- Bill Young, rugby union player from Australia, Sydney, born in Australia.
On this day in 1973
- BIRTHS
- Matt Taylor, Australian politician, Cottesloe, born in Australia.
On this day in 1972
- BIRTHS
- Des Clark,, Toowoomba, born in Australia.
On this day in 1969
- BIRTHS
- Danielle Jones, Australian tennis player (1969-), Cessnock, born in Australia.
- Matt Tilley, Australian comedian, Melbourne, born in Australia.
- Shane Bowes, Motorcycle speedway rider, Adelaide, born in Australia.
On this day in 1968
- BIRTHS
- Matt Dunford, rugby league player, Melbourne, born in Australia.
- Danny Peacock, Australian rugby league player, Ballarat, born in Australia.
- Cathryn Fitzpatrick, Australian Cricketer, Melbourne, born in Australia.
- Brett Docherty, Australian rugby league player, Hay, born in Australia.
- Julian Knight, Australian mass murderer, Malvern, born in Australia.
On this day in 1967
- BIRTHS
- Michael Cheika, Australian rugby union footballer and coach, Sydney, born in Australia.
- Neil Piccinelli, Australian rugby league player, Australia, born in Australia.
- Terry Matterson, Australian rugby league footballer and coach, Auburn, born in Australia.
On this day in 1966
- BIRTHS
- Steve Bastoni, Australian actor, Rome, born in Australia.
- Glen Nissen, Australian professional rugby league player, Australia, born in Australia.
On this day in 1965
- BIRTHS
- Greg Alexander, Australian rugby league player and commentator, Penrith, born in New Zealand.
- Dwayne Russell, Australian rules footballer, Adelaide, born in Australia.
- Glenn Doyle, Australian speedway rider, Sydney, born in Australia.
- Steve Robinson, Australian rugby league footballer, Penrith, born in Australia.
On this day in 1964
- BIRTHS
- Karen Knowles, Australian entertainer, Melbourne, born in Australia.
On this day in 1963
- BIRTHS
- Anne Minter, Australia, tennis star.
On this day in 1962
- BIRTHS
- Ruth Forrest, Australian politician, member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council, Burnie, born in Australia.
On this day in 1961
- BIRTHS
- Bart Bassett, Australian politician, Sydney, born in Australia.
On this day in 1960
- BIRTHS
- Larry Sengstock, Australian basketball player, Maryborough, born in Australia.
On this day in 1959
- BIRTHS
- Rick Ardon, Australian news presenter, born in Perth, Australia.
- Denise Martin, Australian cricketer, Adelaide, born in Australia.
On this day in 1958
- BIRTHS
- Keri Craig-Lee,, Brisbane, born in Australia.
- Milyika Carroll, Aboriginal Australian artist, Pukatja, born in Australia.
On this day in 1957
- BIRTHS
- Lucy Horodny, Australian politician, Cooma, born in Australia.
On this day in 1955
- BIRTHS
- Tim Costello, Australian Baptist minister, Tailem Bend, born in Australia.
On this day in 1954
- BIRTHS
- Steve Edmonds, Australian rugby league footballer, Sydney, born in Australia.
On this day in 1953
- BIRTHS
- Scott Hicks, Australian film director, Uganda, born in Australia.
- Ray Price, Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer, Sydney, born in Australia.
- John Edwards, Australian television producer, Manly, born in Australia.
On this day in 1952
- BIRTHS
- Ross Dunning, Australian railway executive, Nambour, born in Australia.
On this day in 1951
- BIRTHS
- Bill Lovelee, Australian politician, Wangaratta, born in Australia.
On this day in 1950
- BIRTHS
- Barrie Cassidy, Australian journalist, Wangaratta, born in Australia.
- Greg Pierce, Australian rugby league footballer, coach and administrator, Sydney, born in Australia.
On this day in 1949
- BIRTHS
- Jeff Grayshon, English rugby league footballer and coach, River Spen, born in Australia.
On this day in 1948
- BIRTHS
- Lindy Chamberlain, Australian author.
On this day in 1947
- BIRTHS
- Mike Sheahan, Australian rules football journalist, Rotterdam, born in Australia.
On this day in 1944
- BIRTHS
- Ernie Hug, Australian rules footballer, Melbourne, born in Australia.
On this day in 1941
- BIRTHS
- Gordon Goffet, cricketer, Speers Point, born in Australia.
- Ted Evans, Australian public servant, Ipswich, born in Australia.
- William Earle,, Bury, born in Australia.
On this day in 1939
- BIRTHS
- Brian Hurn, cricketer, Angaston, born in Australia.
On this day in 1938
- BIRTHS
- Marshall Cooke, Australian politician, Brisbane, born in Australia.
On this day in 1936
- BIRTHS
- Kevin Gartrell, cricketer, Adelaide, born in Australia.
On this day in 1935
- BIRTHS
- Clive Berghofer, Australian politician, Toowoomba, born in Australia.
On this day in 1932
- BIRTHS
- Charles Halton, Public servant, Yorkshire, born in Australia.
On this day in 1931
- EVENTS
- West Indies beat Australia for the 1st time, by 30 runs at SCG.
- SPORTS
- Don Bradman is bowled for a rare first ball duck by Herman Griffith (4-50) on the last day of 5th cricket Test vs West Indies in Sydney; Windies win by 31 runs but lose series to Australia,4-1.
On this day in 1930
- BIRTHS
- John Toohey, Australian judge, Western Australia, born in Australia.
On this day in 1928
- BIRTHS
- Eugene Kamenka, Australian philosopher, Frankfurt, born in Germany.
On this day in 1927
- BIRTHS
- Dick Savitt, American tennis player (Wimbledon, Australian C'ships 1951), born in Bayonne, New Jersey (d. 2023).
- Syd Fischer, Australian sailor, Brisbane, born in Australia.
On this day in 1922
- BIRTHS
- Joe Bertony, French-born Australian engineer (1922–2019), Corsica, born in Australia.
On this day in 1921
- BIRTHS
- Dinny Pails, Australian tennis player (Australian C'ship 1947), born in Nottingham, England (d. 1986).
- Walter Campbell, Australian judge, administrator and governor, Burringbar, born in Australia.
On this day in 1919
- BIRTHS
- Norm Campbell, Australian rules footballer, Thornbury, born in Australia.
On this day in 1916
- BIRTHS
- Ernest Titterton, British nuclear physicist, England, born in Australia.
On this day in 1915
- BIRTHS
- Frank Sleeman, Australian politician, Melbourne, born in Australia.
On this day in 1911
- BIRTHS
- Vic Gordon, Australian actor, York, born in Australia.
On this day in 1907
- BIRTHS
- Bill Latham, Australian rules footballer, North Perth, born in Australia.
On this day in 1904
- BIRTHS
- Noel Burnet, Australian environmentalist and zookeeper, Ashfield, born in Australia.
On this day in 1900
- BIRTHS
- Leo Walsh, Australian rules footballer, Kensington, born in Australia.
- Bill Buck, Australian rules footballer, Hawthorn, born in Australia.
- Bob Abernethy, Australian rules footballer, Shepparton, born in Australia.
On this day in 1898
- BIRTHS
- Bernard Flewell-Smith,, Lowood, born in Australia.
On this day in 1896
- BIRTHS
- Rhys Gemmell, Australian tennis player (Australasian C'ships singles & doubles 1921), born in Melbourne, Victoria (d. 1972).
On this day in 1891
- BIRTHS
- Gladys Sandford, (1891-1971) motorist, Sydney, born in Australia.
On this day in 1886
- BIRTHS
- Arthur Newbound, Australian rules footballer, Collingwood, born in Australia.
On this day in 1875
- BIRTHS
- Alby Paterson, Australian rules footballer, Happy Valley, born in Australia.
On this day in 1870
- BIRTHS
- James Crawford, Australian politician, Woonona, born in Australia.
On this day in 1839
- BIRTHS
- James Henderson Howe, Australian politician, Forfar, born in Australia.
On this day in 1831
- BIRTHS
- Robert Patten Adams, Australian politician and judge, Martock, born in Australia.
On this day in 1804
- EVENTS
- The Battle of Vinegar Hill, colony of New South Wales (Australia), when Irish convicts (some of whom had been involved in Ireland's Battle of Vinegar Hill in 1798) led the colony's only significant convict uprising..