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American servicemen marching through Brisbane in 1943
- 1883 – An Australasian Inter-Colonial Conference is held in Sydney. Federation and annexation of surrounding islands are discussed by the Australian colonies, New Zealand and Fiji.
- 1942 – The Battle of Brisbane riot between US and Australian servicemen stationed in Brisbane.
- 1970 – Stand-up comedian Dave Hughes is born in Warrnambool, Victoria.
- 1984 – Former NSW Corrective Services Minister Rex Jackson appears in Court on conspiracy charges for the early release of prisoners.
- 1987 – The National Party deposes Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen as party leader, but he refuses to resign as Premier of Queensland. He was not present at the caucus meeting.
- 2004 – Riots take place on Palm Island in the Torres Strait following the death of an Aboriginal man in Police custody.
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