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- 1882 – Percy Grainger, Australian pianist and composer, born in Melbourne.
- 1936 – The Federal Government announces an increase in military training strength, in response to the rise of fascism in Europe.
- 1963 – Margaret Court becomes the first Australian woman to win the Women's Singles tennis championship at Wimbledon.
- 1991 – The first share offer for the newly privatised Commonwealth Bank.
- 2005 – Defecting Chinese diplomat Chen Yonglin is awarded a protection visa.
