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Harold Holt becomes Prime Minister of Australia
His reign was cut short after he was reportedly declared to be drowned. He introduced the system of Decimal Currency. -
The Beaumont Children Disappear
This day (Australia Day), Jane,Arnna and Grant, all under the age of ten, left their home to go to the beach and unfortunately did not return. Their disappearance is still a mystery 40 years on. -
Decimal Currency Comes to Australia
This marks the introduction of the now, widely used, decimal system for currency. It replaces the confusing system of pence and shillings. A relatively accurate conversion rate is one Australian cent was worth about 1.2 pence. -
Rolling Stones in Australia
This day was the start of the Australian based tour for the world renowned band: Rolling Stones. The tour ended on March 1 of the same year. -
Construction of Sydney Opera House is Halted
On this day, Joern Utzon called the construction of the renowned Sydney Opera house to be stopped. -
Tony Lockett is born
On this day is the birth of the famous Sydney Swans AFL star, Tony Lockett. -
The 8th Annual TV Logie Awards
Hosted by Jimmy Edwards, Doris Speed, Arthur Leslie, Pat Phoenix, who announced the coveted "Gold Logie" was awarded to Gordon Chater. -
UFO Encounter
Westall Highschool, in Clayton South, Victoria has claimed to have encountered a UFO around this date at about 11:00am. This was considered to be somewhat mysterious and the start of the the search for extraterrestrial creatures. -
First Conscripts fly out to Vietnam
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National Marathon
Anthony Cook claims the title of the National Marathon finishing the race in 2:20:44.6. -
Australian of the Year
Jack Brabham, one of the best racers in the history, is awarded the Australian of the Year award in this year. (the date and month are wrong) -
Allan Langer is born
The well-recognised Brisbane, Queensland, and Australian Rugby League player was born on this day. -
Long Tan: Extreme Bloodshed
On this day, was a gruesome encounter of the Viet Cong, by the Australian troops. -
Aboriginal Strike
On Wave Hill Cattle Station, there was a strike of 200 Aboriginals wanting a wage of $50 a week. -
Chinese Mayor
In Darwin, it was officially declared that Harry Chan was to be the mayor. This was a first for the kind of originality, and reinforced the notion of Australia moving towards multiculturalism. -
Bankruptcy Act
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World Teachers Day
UNESCO was concerned about the status of teachers, World Teachers Day is celebrated from then on. -
Holt Campaigns for Australia's Involvement in Vietnam War
This day marks the day which Prime Minister Holt campaigned for a general election, due to the mass amount of protests against this. He won this claim.