- 1788 – Two convicts are killed by Aboriginals at Rushcutter's Bay.
- 1904 – Cyclist and politician Hubert Opperman is born in the town of Rochester, Victoria.
- 1956 – Frank Beaurepaire, swimming world record holder, businessman, and former Lord Mayor of Melbourne, dies aged 65.
- 1975 – The Family Court of Australia is established.
- 2003 – A hijack attempt on Qantas Flight 1737 between Melbourne and Launceston is thwarted by a flight attendant and passengers.