1925 – Ronald Ryan, the last man to be legally executed in Australia, is born.
1980 – A Beech 200 light aircraft crashes at Sydney Airport, killing 13.
1906 – The Bondi Beach surf lifesaving club is established, becoming the first club of its type in the world.
1997 – Former Premier of Western Australia Carmen Lawrence is charged with perjury resulting from the Marks Royal Commission. She was found not guilty.